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Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg
- Dosage form
- TABLET, COATED
- Labeler
- Athlete's Needs, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2017-11-14
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg
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
- 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours
- Children 6 to under 12 years of age: ½ tablet (break tablet in half) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours
- Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid
Questions or Comments?
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NDC: 53185-277