Chlorpheniramine (Oral)
Key points
- Treats hay fever and other types of allergies.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
- Tablets, Chlorphen, Chlor-Phen, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy, Aller-Chlor, Teldrin HBP, Diabetic Tussin Allergy Relief There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic-type reaction to any antihistamine such as chlorpheniramine, or to brompheniramine, dexchlorpheniramine, or triprolidine.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Chlorpheniramine (By Mouth)
Chlorpheniramine (klor-fen-IR-a-meen)
Treats hay fever and other types of allergies.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
Brand Name(s):
C.P.M. Tablets, Chlorphen, Chlor-Phen, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy, Aller-Chlor, Teldrin HBP, Diabetic Tussin Allergy Relief
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic-type reaction to any antihistamine such as chlorpheniramine, or to brompheniramine, dexchlorpheniramine, or triprolidine. Do not give the 8 or 12 hour allergy tablets to children under 12 years of age, or the 4 hour tablet to children under 6 years of age unless your doctor tells you to.
How to Use This Medicine:
Liquid, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Chewable Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
- You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
- Do not chew or crush the extended-release tablet.
If a dose is missed::
- Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
- If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- You should not use two doses at one time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, direct light, and moisture. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
- Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor-type medicines such as isocarboxazid (Marplanreg;), phenelzine (Nardil), or Eldeprylreg;.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Avoid taking medicines such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, narcotic pain killers, or antidepressants while you are taking chlorpheniramine.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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