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Allergy Relief

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Good Sense
Label updated
2021-11-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
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Active ingredient(s)

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use(s)

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

  • 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 driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur especially in children

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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 blister is unit is torn or open
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions

Questions or Comments? 1-888-952-0050 (Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST)

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DailyMed Set ID: f88e2654-8e97-4cf6-9c36-01aeb51a9102 · Version 3
NDC: 50804-277