Monograph Details

Allergic Disorders > Allergies
CHLOR-TRIMETON
Manufacturer
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
Generic Name
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg; tabs.
Also
CHLOR-TRIMETON 12 HR ALLERGY
CHLOR-TRIMETON 8 HR ALLERGY
CHLOR-TRIMETON SYRUP
Indications
Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pruritus.
Children
<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 1mg. 6–11yrs: 2mg. Both: every 4–6 hrs.
Adults
4mg every 4–6 hrs.
Contraindications
Asthma and lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Precautions
Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Children. Elderly. Pregnancy.
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions
Anticholinergic effects, drowsiness, dizziness, gastritis, paradoxical excitement, blood dyscrasias.
How Supplied
Tabs 4mg—24, 100
8mg—15, 100
12mg—10, 24, 100
Syrup—4 oz
Additional Resources
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