Chlorpheniramine 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.18 (100's pack: ৳ 18.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
MedicineAttributes
- Title:
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablet
- Categories:
- Antihistamine
- Allergy Medication
- Cold Medication
- Description:
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is indicated for the treatment of urticaria, sensitivity reactions, angioneurotic edema, vasomotor rhinitis, cough, common cold, motion sickness, and other allergic conditions. It is an alkylamine antihistamine with less sedation than promethazine. Adult dosage is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily. Child dosage varies by age. Incompatible with certain drugs. Contraindicated in hypersensitive patients and newborn or premature infants. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, muscular weakness, and gastrointestinal upset. Precautions should be taken in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. Storage conditions require a cool and dry place protected from light.
- Dimensions:
- Tablet form
- ColorOptions:
- White
- Functions:
- Antihistamine
- Histamine H1-receptor blocking agent
- Sedating
- Relief of allergy symptoms
- Materials:
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- TechnicalSpecifications:
- 4 mg dosage for adults
- Different dosages for children based on age
- DesignElements:
- Cool and dry storage packaging
- UsabilityFeatures:
- Less sedative compared to other antihistamines
- Indications:
- Urticaria
- Sensitivity reactions
- Angioneurotic edema
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Cough
- Common cold
- Motion sickness
- Other allergic conditions
- Pharmacology:
- Competitive blocking of H1-receptor by Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- DosageAdministration:
- Adult dosage: 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily
- Child dosage: Varies by age
- Interaction:
- Incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, meglumine adipiodone
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Chlorpheniramine
- Newborn or premature infants
- SideEffects:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
- PregnancyLactation:
- Not recommended for lactating mothers and during the first trimester of pregnancy
- PrecautionsWarnings:
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles and operating machinery
- OverdoseEffects:
- CNS depression
- CV collapse
- CNS stimulation
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Convulsions
- Dry mouth
- Fixed dilated pupils
- Flushing
- Hyperthermia
- GI symptoms
- TherapeuticClass:
- Sedating Antihistamine
- StorageConditions:
- Cool place below 25°C
- Dry place
- Protected from light
- SafetyFeatures:
- Keep out of the reach of children