Chlorpheniramin/c-Pheniramine

Description

CHLORPHENIRAMINE C-PHENIRAMINE

Why do you need to give this medicine? This medication is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal rhinitis) and allergies

INGREDIENTS

Each tablet contains 4mg of Chlorpheniramine maleate.

ADDED INFORMATION

This medication contains lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch etc. Do not use if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity

Children below 6 years.

DOSAGE

Adults, elderly patients and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Half a tablet every 4 to 6 hours

Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 

This drug may cause Somnolence (sleepiness), rhinitis (in children), Diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, Dizziness, headache, Fatigue. Report to the pharmacist or physician if side effects worsen or last more than a few days.

WARNING

Caution if:

you have kidney problems. Your dose should be adjusted as recommended by a doctor.

you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), ask your doctor for advice

you are pregnant.

you suffer from epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions. 

you have breathing problems such as chronic bronchitis. 

your symptoms persist. You should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist

STORAGE

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not store above 25˚C