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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Salton pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Urticaria
- Sensitivity reactions
- Angioneurotic edema
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Cough
- Common cold
- Motion sickness
- Other allergic conditions
Pharmacology
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine that competitively blocks H1-receptor.
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily.
- Child:
- 6-12 years: 2 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily
- 2-5 years: 1 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily
- 1-2 years: 1 mg twice daily
Interaction
Incompatible with calcium chloride, kanamycin sulfate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, pentobarbital sodium, and meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for lactating mothers and during the first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. Caution in driving and operating machinery
Overdose Effects
CNS depression, CNS stimulation, tinnitus, blurred vision, dizziness, hypotension, atropine-like signs and symptoms
Therapeutic Class
Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children