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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Chlorpheniramine
When are you taking this medicine? |
Chlorpheniramine uses
Drug Facts
| Active Ingredients (in each 1 mL dropperful) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product in a child who is
- now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if a child has
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes mellitus
Ask a doctor before use if a child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- new symptoms occur
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 mL (1 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 mL in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age: | 0.5 mL (1/2 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 mL in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| Children under 2 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
Inactive ingredients
Applesauce Flavor, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Glycerin, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucralose
Questions? Comments?
Call 1-800-543-9560
Rev. 05/11
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FORMULA
NDC 00485-0096-02
chlorpheniramine
Pediatric Drops
Antihistamine ▪ Nasal Decongestant
Sugar Free ▪ Alcohol Free ▪ Gluten Free
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Each 1 mL for oral administration
contains:
chlorpheniramine Maleate
2 mg
Phenylephrine HCl
5 mg
APPLESAUCE FLAVOR
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
Manufactured for:
EDWARDS
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ripley, MS 38663
2 fl. oz. (60 mL)
Chlorpheniramine available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Ahist 12 mg tablet | 1.1 USD |
| Aller-chlor 4 mg tablet | 0.06 USD |
| Allergy 4 mg tablet | 0.04 USD |
| Capsules, Extended Release; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 12 mg | |
| Chlor-trimeton 8 mg repetab | 0.24 USD |
| Chlor-trimeton allergy | 0.31 USD |
| Chlorpheniramine 4 mg tablet | 0.02 USD |
| Chlorpheniramine powder | 0.67 USD |
| Elixir; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.25 mg / 5 ml | |
| Injectable; Injection; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 10 mg / ml | |
| Injectable; Injection; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 100 mg / ml | |
| Myci chlor-tan 8 mg caplet | 0.75 USD |
| Pediacare allergy solution | 0.05 USD |
| Syrup; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg / 5 ml | |
| Syrup; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg / 5 ml | |
| Tablets, Extended Release; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 12 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg |
Indications and Usages:
ATC codes:
ICD-10 codes:
Chlorpheniramine destination | category:
Drugs with same active ingredients (Pharmaceutical companies):
References
- Dailymed."CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "chlorpheniramine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "chlorpheniramine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0111... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Chlorpheniramine?Depending on the reaction of the Chlorpheniramine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Chlorpheniramine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Chlorpheniramine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Chlorpheniramine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Chlorpheniramine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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What is the dose of Chlorpheniramine drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 1-5mg | 2 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Chlorpheniramine drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Chlorpheniramine drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Chlorpheniramine need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 2 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology