Chlor-Trimeton
- Generic Name: chlorpheniramine maleate ( Chlor-Trimeton)
- Brand Name: Chlor-Trimeton
- Drug Class: Antihistamines, 1st Generation
Patient Information of Chlor-Trimeton
See WARNINGS section.
Description Chlor-Trimeton
Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate)
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Chlorpheniramine Maleate 12 mg.
Inactive ingredients: acacia, calcium phosphate tribasic, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C yellow No. 6, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, neutral soap, oleic acid, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, rosin, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax, zein
Indications
Purpose: Antihistamine
Uses:
- temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
Dosage And Administration Chlor-Trimeton
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
How Supplied Chlor-Trimeton
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
- store between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F)
Side Effects Chlor-Trimeton
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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.
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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.
Precautions
No information provided.
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Clinical Pharmacology
Competes with histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and respiratory tract.