Chlorphenamine 10mg Tablets

Product Description

This medicine contains chlorphenamine maleate which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which act to relieve the symptoms of allergies. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions including hay fever, raised, red itchy skin (symptoms of urticaria, which is often known as hives or nettle rash), allergic reactions to foods or medicines, insect bites, runny nose, swelling of the face or throat due to fluid build up and itching caused by chickenpox.

How to Use

Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take one tablet every four to six hours. Don’t take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children of 6 to 11 years: Give half a tablet every four to six hours. Don’t give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

Possible Side Effects

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• drowsiness and sedation

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, headache
• blurred vision
• feeling or being sick, dry mouth
• fatigue

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Storage Information

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

FAQs

Can I drive after taking Chlorphenamine? It may cause drowsiness.

Click here to read the patient information leaflet for Chlorphenamine.

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