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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose
Chlorpheniramin maleate 2 mg .........Antihistamine

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

sneezing	runny nose	itchy, watery eyes
itchy throat

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives

When using this product

If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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.

adults and children 12 years and over

take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours

children 6 years to under 12 years

take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

Other information store at 20-25° C (68-77° F)

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch

Chlorpheniramin

Therapeutic substance in drug

Product type

Symptoms or diseases the drug treats

When to not to use this drug, when to stop taking it, when to see a doctor, and possible side effects

Read carefully: how much to take, how often to take it, and when to stop taking it

More information on how to store the drug

Things in the drug, such as colors or flavorings

Content last updated July 16, 2012.