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Chlorpheniramine
Latest prescription information about Chlorpheniramine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Chlorpheniramine
Pronunciation : klor fen ir' a meen
Therapeutic Classification : antihistamines and decongestants
Trade Name(s):
India- Agloton Syr, Asicold Relief Syr, Avicof Syr, Barohist-Ac Syr, Cadistin Tab, Cebrine Drops, Cebrine Plus Syr, Cebrine Plus Tab, Cebrine Syr, Cebrine Tab, Cepiam Tr Tr-Cap, Cesiran Inj Inj, Chloram Inj Inj, Chlorpheniramine Tab, Cocorex Syr, Codylex Plus Tab, Cofton Exp Expectorant, Cofton Tab, Coldec Plus Drops, Corico Syr, Coriminic Tab, Febrex Plus Ds Syr, Febrex Plus Oral Drops Drops, Febrex Plus Syrup Syr, Febrex Plus Tab, Hepasulfol-Aa Sugar-Coated Tab, Khasigo Cough Syrup Syr, Maxtra Dps Drops, Maxtra Drops, Nilhist Syr, Noxa Drops, Panthor Liqd, Piriton Tab, Polaramine Syr, Polaramine Tab, Prominic Syr, Trigenic Drops Drops. International- Aller-Chlor, Allerlief, Chlor-Trimeton, Chlorphen, Pediatan, Ridramin, TanaHist-PD, Teldrin HBP, Triaminic, AllergyUni-Cortrom, Wal-finate. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in newborns and patients with hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Allergic conditions- 4 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 24 mg/day. IV/IM/SC- Adjunct in anaphylactic shock- 10-20 mg. Total max: 40 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle, or under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery while taking this medication. * If there is no improvement in your health condition after 1 week of treatment, consult with your doctor. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. Side Effects : Most Common - Drowsiness and chest mucus. Central nervous system - Headache, excitability, fatigue, nervousness and dizziness. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, increased appetite and weight. Genitourinary - Urinary retention and urinary frequency. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and weakness. Eye - Double vision. Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx. * Avoid excess dosage. * Avoid long-term use of this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30° C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children. |
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