Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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CHLOR-TRIMETON 8 HR ALLERGY |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering-Plough Healthcare Products |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Chlorpheniramine maleate 8mg; sust-rel tabs. |
| Also |
• CHLOR-TRIMETON
• CHLOR-TRIMETON 12 HR ALLERGY
• CHLOR-TRIMETON SYRUP
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| Indications |
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Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pruritus. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: not recommended. 6–12yrs: 8mg once daily. |
| Adults |
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8mg every 8 hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Asthma and lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Children. Elderly. Pregnancy. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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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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• Related Prescribing Note |
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