PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Chlorpheniramine Maleate — usually 4 mg per tablet

Uses

Relief of allergy symptoms such as:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itching
• Watery eyes
• Skin rashes
• Hives (urticaria)
• Insect bite reactions

Used in:

• Hay fever
• Allergic rhinitis
• Food or drug allergies
• Common cold–related allergy symptoms

Direction of Use

• Usually:
• Adults: 1 tablet every 4–6 hours as needed
• Swallow with water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not exceed recommended dose

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Constipation

Less common:

• Difficulty urinating
• Confusion (especially in elderly people)
• Restlessness (especially in children)
• Allergic reactions

Warnings / Interaction / Caution

• May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating machinery
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
• Use cautiously in:
• Asthma
• Glaucoma
• Enlarged prostate
• Liver disease
• Epilepsy
• May interact with:
• Sleeping tablets
• Sedatives
• Antidepressants
• Other antihistamines
• Elderly people may be more sensitive to side effects
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight