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Chlorpheniramine maleate dosage during pregnancy HI,Am 35 weeks pregnant and have developed a rash on my abdomen stretch marks and my thighs. My doctor has prescribed "chlorohistol" Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg since the rash is very itchy. Dosage is for 5 days (twice a day)Otherwise i hav... by Trin in UAE, 10/01/2006

Drowsiness taking Chlorpheniramine in Allergy Sinus (non-aspirin) medication In regards to allergy/sinus relief medication, is there an antihistamine that will not make me drowsy? I just bought Kirkland's Allergy Sinus (non-aspirin) medication which includes Chlorpheniramine Maleate - if I take it during the day, it makes me d... by Lloyd in Vallejo, California, 03/08/2006

can it be used if pregnate  I need to know if this can be used if pregnate? that or what is safe to use My allergies are bad and im not sure what to take by theresa, 08/22/2008

drug interaction         Can   Chlorpheniramine maleate  be taken with DYNEX? by Ann in USA, 01/27/2008

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Chlorpheniramine maleate
Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
Chlorpheniramine maleate
(klor-fen- EAR-ah-meen)
Pregnancy Category: B Syrup Tablets Chewable Tablets: Aller-Chlor Allergy Chlo-Amine Chlor-Trimeton Allergy 4 Hour Chlor-Tripolon (OTC) Extended-release Tablets: Chlor-Trimeton 8 Hour and 12 Hour (OTC) Injectable: Chlorpheniramine maleate (Rx)

Classification: Antihistamine, alkylamine type

See Also: See also Antihistamines .

Action/Kinetics: Moderate anticholinergic and low sedative activity. Onset: 15-30 min t 1/2: 21-27 hr. Time to peak effect: 6 hr. Duration: 3-6hr.

Uses: PO: Allergic rhinitis. IM, SC: Allergic reactions to blood and plasma and adjunct to anaphylaxis therapy.

Contraindications: IV or intradermal use. Parenteral route for neonates. Use for children under 6 years of age.

Special Concerns: Geriatric clients may be more sensitive to the adult dose.

How Supplied: Capsule, Extended Release: 8 mg, 12 mg; Injection: 10 mg/mL; Syrup: 2 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 4 mg; Tablet, Extended Release: 8 mg, 12 mg, 16 mg

Dosage
?Syrup, Tablets, Chewable Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years: 4 mg q 6 hr, not to exceed 24 mg in 24 hr. Pediatric, 6-12 years: 2 mg (break 4-mg tablets in half) q 4-6 hr, not to exceed 12 mg in 24 hr. 2-6 years: 1 mg ( 1/4 of a 4-mg tablet) q 4 -6 hr.
?Extended-Release Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years: 8 mg q 8-12 hr or 12 mg q 12 hr, not to exceed 24 mg in 24 hr.
?IM, SC
Adults and children over 12 years: 5-40 mg for uncomplicated allergic reactions; 10-20 mg for amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma or to treat anaphylaxis. Maximum dose per 24 hr: 40 mg.