Why it is Prescribed
Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, relieves red, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. It may also relieve the itching of insect bites, bee stings, poison ivy, and poison oak.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Chlorpheniramine comes as a extended-release (long-acting) tablet and capsule, a regular tablet and capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and syrup to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours or twice a day, in the morning and evening, as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor ...
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Why it is Prescribed
Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, relieves red, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. It may also relieve the itching of insect bites, bee stings, poison ivy, and poison oak.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Brand Names
Ah-Chew ® as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Methscopolamine Nitrate, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Alka-Seltzer Plus ® Cold Medicine Liqui-Gels ® as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Acetaminophen, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Aller-Chlor ® Aller-Chlor ® Syrup Allerest ® Maximum Strength as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Atrohist ® Pediatric as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Brexin ® L.A. as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Chlo-Amine ® Chlordrine ® S.R. as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate ...
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How it Works
Chlorpheniramine comes as a extended-release (long-acting) tablet and capsule, a regular tablet and capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and syrup to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours or twice a day, in the morning and evening, as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take chlorpheniramine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not break, crush, or chew extended-release tablets and do not open extended-release capsules; swallow them whole.
Do not give extended-release tablets or capsules to a child less than 12 years of age and do not give regular or chewable tablets or liquid ...
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Precautions
Before taking chlorpheniramine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other medications for colds, hay fever, or allergies; medications for depression or seizures; muscle relaxants; narcotics (pain medications); sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. Do not take chlorpheniramine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)] in the last 2 weeks.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, diabetes, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or an overactive thyroid gland.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan ...
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Possible Side Effects
Chlorpheniramine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
