Label: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE tablet

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated December 8, 2015

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  • OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

  • OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

    Antihistamine

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

    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

  • OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

    • 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
      • 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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

    • adults and children
      12 years  of age
      and over
      1 tablet every 4 to 6
      hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
      children 6 to under 12 years of  age

      1/2 tablet (break tablet in half) every 4 to 6 hours.
      Do not exceed 3 whole tablets in 24 hours.
      children under 6 years of agedo not use this product in children under 6 years of age
  • INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

    • 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 INGREDIENT SECTION

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

  • OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

    (800) 616-2471

  • WARNINGS SECTION


    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
    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

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 
    chlorpheniramine maleate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61919-402(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)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize8mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;194
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61919-402-711 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    2NDC:61919-402-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/01/2014
    Labeler - DIRECT RX (079254320)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    DIRECT RX079254320relabel(61919-402) , repack(61919-402)