What is chlorpheniramine 4mg tablets used for?
Chlorpheniramine relieves red, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; itchy nose or throat; and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. Chlorpheniramine helps control the symptoms of cold or allergies but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery.
What is Chlortabs used for?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat/skin, cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
Can I take antihistamine every 4 hours?
For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets, or liquid): Adults and teenagers—4 milligrams (mg) every four to six hours as needed. Children 6 to 12 years of age—2 mg every four to six hours as needed.
What is Piriton drug used for?
Piriton tablets are indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines, including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites. Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with chickenpox.
When should I take Chlorphenamine?
If you’re taking liquid chlorphenamine, follow the instructions that come with the medicine for how much to take. The usual dose is: adults and children aged 12 years and older – 4mg every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets (24mg) in 24 hours.
Will chlorpheniramine make you sleepy?
Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies. It’s known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. This means that it is likely to make you feel more sleepy than some other antihistamines.
Is Piriton a sleeping pill?
When should I take Piriton?
Adults, adolescents and children aged 12 years and over: Take one tablet every four to six hours, when needed to relieve symptoms. Do not take more than six tablets in 24 hours.
When should I take chlorphenamine?
Dosage and strength If you’re taking liquid chlorphenamine, follow the instructions that come with the medicine for how much to take. The usual dose is: adults and children aged 12 years and older – 4mg every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets (24mg) in 24 hours.
Is chlorpheniramine safe to use?
Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.
Can Chlortabs cause high blood pressure?
high blood pressure. stenosing peptic ulcer. blockage of the stomach or intestine. blockage of the urinary bladder.
Does Chlortabs make you tired?
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision.