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ALLERGY

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2024-07-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

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

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

Do not use

to make a child sleepy.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis  
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

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.

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 tablet (break tablet in half). Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours.
children under 6 years do not use
Other information
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from excessive moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-0049

NDC: 50090-0049-6 20 TABLET in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-0049-7 60 TABLET in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-0049-0 100 TABLET in a BOTTLE / 1 in a CARTON

NDC: 50090-0049-1 10 TABLET in a BOTTLE

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b199b5ee-fff3-4746-be68-a04060586f8e · Version 20
NDC: 50090-0049