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Generic:: Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Company:: Gaco Pharmaceuticals(G.A Company Ltd)
Dosage form:: Tablet
Pack size:: Tablet

৳ 0.16/unit

Pack: ৳ 0.16

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At a glance

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions including urticaria, vasomotor rhinitis, cough, common cold, and motion sickness.

Indications

Urticaria
Sensitivity reactions
Angioneurotic edema
Vasomotor rhinitis
Cough
Common cold
Motion sickness
Other allergic conditions

Dosage

Adult Dose (Oral): 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily.

Adult Dose (Parenteral): Emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock: 10-20 mg IM, SC, or slow IV (over 1 min), max 40 mg/day.

Pediatric Dose (Oral):

Age	Dose	Schedule	Max
1-2 years	1 mg	Twice daily	—
2-5 years	1 mg	Every 4-6 hours	6 mg/day
6-12 years	2 mg	Every 4-6 hours	12 mg/day

Pediatric Dose (Parenteral): 87.5 mcg/kg SC 4 times daily.

Side effects

Common Side Effects:

Dry mouth
Sleepiness
Drowsiness
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Dizziness
Muscular weakness
Gastrointestinal upset

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Chlorpheniramine Maleate may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Use with caution in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy.
Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.