CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET belongs to the class of medication called 'sedating antihistamine' or 'anti-allergic' primarily used to treat symptoms of allergies such as itching nose/throat, runny nose, sneezing or red/itchy/watery eyes. An allergy occurs when foreign elements known as allergens attacks and invades our body thereby causing the release of histamine (a chemical messenger) that causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, watery nose, throat, and eyes. 

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET contains Chlorpheniramine which works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It directly acts on the brain and relieves symptoms of allergies by preventing the release of histamine. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

Take CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, restlessness, dry mouth, nose or throat. Most of these side effects of CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult a doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup form is not recommended for children below 1 year. Avoid using CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Drive only if you are alert as CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET may cause blurred vision, drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids while taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. 

Allergies

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thus, it helps provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing/runny nose, red/itchy/watery eyes, throat swelling, itchy throat, and congestion or stiffness.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth
• Dry nose  
• Dry throat

Please consult a doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The tablet form is not recommended for children below 6 years, and the syrup form is not recommended for children below 1 year. Avoid using CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET if you have taken antidepressants medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine and methylene blue injection (for diagnosis) in the past 14 days. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET. Drive only if you are alert as CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET may cause blurred vision, drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Drink plenty of fluids while taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET to protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET decreases sweating and increases heatstroke risk.

Drug-Drug Interaction: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction:  CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET.

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DULOXETINE
• PHENYTOIN
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yoghurt to improve overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.

• If the symptoms persist or worsen after using CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET for 1 week, please consult a doctor.
• Do not use CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET in children under 6 years of age to relieve cough and cold symptoms.
• If you have used any MAO inhibitors or anti-depressant pills like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline, or Tranylcypromine in the last 14 days, do not take CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLET. 

Allergies: These occurs when foreign elements known as allergens attacks and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamine' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose and throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever etc.