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Description for 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

Chlorpheniramine

Uses for Chlor-Trimeton

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 for 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

Other information

  • each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
  • store between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F)

Side Effects for 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 for Chlor-Trimeton

No information provided.

Warnings for Chlor-Trimeton

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 for Chlor-Trimeton

No information provided.

Overdose Information for Chlor-Trimeton

No information provided.

Contraindications for Chlor-Trimeton

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 for Chlor-Trimeton

Competes with histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and respiratory tract.

Patient Information for Chlor-Trimeton

See WARNINGS section.

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