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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
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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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DailyMed Set ID: 4d974959-25fc-4707-9b72-9afbf47b76f1 · Version 6
NDC: 53185-277