Label: ALLERGY- chlorpheniramine maleate tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated April 17, 2020

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

    •
    runny nose
    •
    itchy, watery eyes
    •
    sneezing
    •
    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
    •
    difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    When using this product

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

    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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    •
    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor

    adults and children 12
    years and over

    1 tablet. Do not exceed 6 tablets
    in 24 hours.

    children 6 to under 12
    years

    1/2 tablet (break tablet in half).
    Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in
    24 hours.

    children under 6 years

    do not use
  • Other information

    •
    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
    •
    store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    •
    protect from excessive moisture
    •
    see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    MAJOR®

    NDC 68788-6951

    4 Hour

    Allergy Tablets
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate
    4 mg
    Antihistamine

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

    Actual Size

    24 Tablets

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
    50844              REV0419ML19412

    Distributed by:
    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
    17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
    Livonia, MI 48152
    Rev. 10/19         M-17       Re-order No. 700790

    Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets 4mg

    Major 44-194

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY 
    chlorpheniramine maleate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-6951(NDC:0904-0012)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE4 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOWScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize8mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;194
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-6951-22 in 1 CARTON04/24/2017
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34104/24/2017
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.791119022REPACK(68788-6951)
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