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Drug Name:

CHLOR-TRIMETON OTC

Generic Name and Formulations:
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg; tabs.

Company:
Merck & Co., Inc.

e-Prescribe this drug via Surescripts


Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for CHLOR-TRIMETON:

Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pruritus.

Adult Dose for CHLOR-TRIMETON:

4mg every 4–6 hrs.

Children's Dose for CHLOR-TRIMETON:

<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 1mg. 6–11yrs: 2mg. Both: every 4–6 hrs.

See Also:

CHLOR-TRIMETON 12 HR ALLERGY

CHLOR-TRIMETON 8 HR ALLERGY

CHLOR-TRIMETON SYRUP

Pharmacological Class:

Antihistamine.

Contraindications:

Asthma and lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Warnings/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