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Chlor-Trimeton Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Chlor-Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold. Chlor-Trimeton belongs to the antihistamine drug class. It is available in generic form. Common side effects include drowsiness, mild dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, stomach pain, constipation, problems with memory or concentration, or restlessness or excitability (especially in children).
Dose for Chlor-Trimeton for adults and children 12 years of age and older: One tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a physician. Children 6 through 11 years: Half the adult dose every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours. Children under 6: Consult a doctor. Some medications may interact with Chlor-Trimeton, including antidepressants, diuretics (water pills), glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate, aspirin or salicylates, atropine, belladonna, benztropine, dimenhydrinate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, bronchodilators, MAO inhibitors, bladder or urinary medications, or irritable bowel medications. Tell your doctor all drugs you are taking. Chlor-Trimeton is not expected to be harmful to a fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Chlor-Trimeton can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
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Chlor-Trimeton Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Provides effective, temporary relief of sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, and runny nose due to hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
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Chlor-Trimeton Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking chlorpheniramine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- confusion, extreme drowsiness;
- severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness; or
- weak or shallow breathing.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild dizziness, drowsiness;
- blu...
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