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ALLERGY (chlorpheniramine maleate) tablet
[H E B]


Category DEA Schedule Marketing Status
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL OTC monograph final
NOTE:MOST OTC DRUGS ARE NOT REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FDA, HOWEVER THEY MAY BE MARKETED IF THEY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED WHETHER THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES.
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

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temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
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sneezing
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runny nose
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itchy, watery eyes
•
itching of the nose or throat

Warnings

Do not use

to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

•
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
•
glaucoma
•
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

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excitability may occur, especially in children
•
drowsiness may occur
•
avoid alcoholic beverages
•
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
•
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over

1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours

children 6 to under 12 years of age

½ tablet (break tablet in half) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours

children 4 to under 6 years of age

do not use unless directed by a doctor

children under 4 years of age

do not use

Other information

store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Chlor-Trimeton® Allergy active ingredient

A L L E R G Y

4 Hour Relief

Chlorpheniramine Maleate - Antihistamine

ACTUAL SIZE

Relieves: Sneezing, Itchy, Watery Eyes, Itchy Throat, Runny Nose

GLUTEN FREE

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ALLERGY 
chlorpheniramine maleate tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-463
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (CHLORPHENIRAMINE) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE4 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
Product Characteristics
ColorYELLOWScore2 pieces
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint Code L463
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:37808-463-781 in 1 CARTON
1100 in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34110/12/1994
Labeler - H E B (007924756)

Revised: 12/2012
Document Id: 6623293c-75fa-42f2-8b60-fee714eeb506
Set id: 9f101a89-7659-4529-aac7-661349236bbc
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20121214
 
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