Chlor-Trimeton Generic Name: chlorpheniramine maleate Brand Name: Chlor-Trimeton side effects drug center chlor-trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate) drug Related Drugs Epifoam Health Resources Common Cold Raynaud's Phenomenon Related Supplements Andrographis Echinacea Zinc Drug Comparison Chlor-Trimeton vs. Zyrtec PROFESSIONAL CONSUMER SIDE EFFECTS Contents Drug Description Indications & Dosage Side Effects & Drug Interactions Warnings & Precautions Overdosage & Contraindications Clinical Pharmacology Medication Guide Drug Description What is Chlor-Trimeton and how is it used? Chlor-Trimeton is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose (Allergic Rhinitis). Chlor-Trimeton may be used alone or with other medications. Chlor-Trimeton belongs to a class of drugs called Antihistamines, 1st Generation. It is not known if Chlor-Trimeton is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age. What are the possible side effects of Chlor-Trimeton? Chlor-Trimeton may cause serious side effects including: fast or uneven heart rate, mood changes, tremor, seizure, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, feeling short of breath, and little or no urinating Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. The most common side effects of Chlor-Trimeton include: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nose or throat, constipation, blurred vision, and feeling nervous or restless Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Chlor-Trimeton. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. DESCRIPTION Active ingredient (in each tablet): Chlorpheniramine Maleate 12 mg. Inactive ingredients: acacia, calcium phosphate tribasic, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C yellow No. 6, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, neutral soap, oleic acid, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, rosin, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax, zein Indications & Dosage INDICATIONS Purpose: Antihistamine Uses: temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing runny nose itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Directions adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor HOW SUPPLIED Other information each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg store between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F) Side Effects & Drug Interactions SIDE EFFECTS When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. DRUG INTERACTIONS No information provided. Warnings & Precautions WARNINGS Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. PRECAUTIONS No information provided. Overdosage & Contraindications OVERDOSE No information provided. CONTRAINDICATIONS Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers Clinical Pharmacology CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Competes with histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and respiratory tract. Medication Guide PATIENT INFORMATION See WARNINGS section.
