Generic name:chlorpheniramine [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen ]
Brand names: Aller-Chlor, Allergy Relief, C.P.M., Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Mal,
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Drug class:Antihistamines
What is Chlor-Trimeton?
Chlor-Trimeton is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Chlor-Trimeton is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlor-Trimeton may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
You should not use Chlor-Trimeton if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are having an asthma attack.
