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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Dosage forms: oral liquid (1 mg/5 mL; 2 mg/mL); oral suspension, extended release (8 mg/5 mL); oral syrup (2 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (4 mg); oral tablet, chewable (2 mg); oral tablet, extended release (12 mg; 8 mg; tannate 8 mg)
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is chlorpheniramine?
Chlorpheniramine 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.
Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlorpheniramine 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 chi
