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Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2018-12-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
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

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when drivinga motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur especially in children

If pregnant or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet
  • Children 6 to under 12 years: 1/2 tablet Children under 6 years: consult a doctor
Inactive Ingredients

D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4305ad50-d2a5-4d3e-9d92-cbf26e856a16 · Version 5
NDC: 69168-277