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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Chlorpheniramine Maleate uses
Drug Facts
| Active Ingredients (in each 1 mL dropperful) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate Maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product in a child who is
- now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if a child has
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes mellitus
Ask a doctor before use if a child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- new symptoms occur
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 mL (1 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 mL in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age: | 0.5 mL (1/2 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 mL in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| Children under 2 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
Inactive ingredients
Applesauce Flavor, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Glycerin, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucralose
Questions? Comments?
Call 1-800-543-9560
Rev. 05/11
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FORMULA
NDC 00485-0096-02
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Pediatric Drops
Antihistamine ▪ Nasal Decongestant
Sugar Free ▪ Alcohol Free ▪ Gluten Free
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Each 1 mL for oral administration
contains:
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Maleate
2 mg
Phenylephrine HCl
5 mg
APPLESAUCE FLAVOR
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
Manufactured for:
EDWARDS
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ripley, MS 38663
2 fl. oz. (60 mL)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate available forms, composition, doses:
Indications and Usages:
ATC codes:
ICD-10 codes:
Chlorpheniramine Maleate destination | category:
Drugs with same active ingredients (Pharmaceutical companies):
References
- Dailymed."WAL-FINATE (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) TABLET [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "chlorpheniramine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Chlorpheniramine Maleate?Depending on the reaction of the Chlorpheniramine Maleate after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Chlorpheniramine Maleate not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Chlorpheniramine Maleate addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Chlorpheniramine Maleate consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Two visitors reported useful
How is the drug Chlorpheniramine Maleate useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Not useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
One visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Chlorpheniramine Maleate is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Five visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken 3 times in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Chlorpheniramine Maleate is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 times in a day | 3 | 60.0% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 40.0% | |
Seven visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 5 | 71.4% | |
| 6-10mg | 2 | 28.6% | |
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Chlorpheniramine Maleate need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 5 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
Two visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 2 | 100.0% | |
Seven visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 4 | 57.1% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 14.3% | |
Visitor reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology