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CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Standard Dose
Directions take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 tablet (break tablet in half). Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours. children under 6 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet.

Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 tablet (break tablet in half).

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 tablet (break tablet in half). Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours. children under 6 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use to make a child sleepy. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use to make a child sleepy.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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