Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat/skin, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. This medicine works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
Take chlorpheniramine by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
Take chlorpheniramine regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, take chlorpheniramine at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Please complete the entire course of the medication.
Please immediately consult your doctor in case of any adverse effects.
This medicine is to be taken with or without meals.
Primary Uses
Allergy
Indications
This medication is used for treating allergic reactions such as hay fever, runny nose, pruritus (severely itchy patches), urticaria (round, itch welts), itching dermatoses (itchy patches), common cold, etc. It is also used as adjuvant in the treatment of eczema (a condition causing itchy and red skin), dermatitis (skin irritation), and drug eruptions.
Side Effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, attention disturbances, fatigue, and blurred vision.
Warnings
Pregnancy
The effects of this medicine in pregnant females are unknown. Please consult your doctor before use.
Lactation
The effects of this medicine in nursing females are unknown. Please consult your doctor before use.
Driving
Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.
Liver
Consult your doctor before using chlorpheniramine for a better analysis if you have liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor before using chlorpheniramine for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using Chlorpheniramine.
Precautions
The patients with epilepsy (disorder characterized by seizures), Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (prostate enlargement), severe hypertension (high blood pressure), renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment, breathing disorders, asthmatic symptoms, and thyrotoxicosis (thyroid gland disorder), and elderly should use this medicine cautiously.
Contraindications
Chlorpheniramine is contraindicated for use in patients with chlorpheniramine
Chlorpheniramine is contraindicated for use in patients with heart diseases.
FAQS
How does this medicine work?
Chlorpheniramine has an anti-inflammatory action on the cells. It reduces the uptake of chemical messengers that cause inflammation by the cells and thereby reduces and relieves the patient.
When not to use this medicine?
Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine maleate or any component of the formulation, narrow-angle glaucoma (high pressure in the eye), bladder neck obstruction, symptomatic prostate hypertrophy, and during acute asthmatic attacks
Will this medicine make me sleepy?
Yes, this medicine makes the user sleepy. Avoid driving or any other work that requires your attention if you’re using this medicine.
Is this medicine safe for children?
This medicine is not licensed for children under 1 year of age.
What are its side effects?
The patients administered with this medicine may experience drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, attention disturbances, fatigue, and blurred vision.
How many days will this medicine take to treat my allergy?
You might need to take it for a couple of days to relieve a specific allergic reaction or itching, or for longer periods to control hay fever symptoms.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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