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USES: This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. It may also be used to treat motion sickness relief of anxiety or tension, or sleeplessness.
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Chlor-Trimeton
Uses
This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. It may also be used to treat motion sickness relief of anxiety or tension, or sleeplessness.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Do not freeze.
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Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine) 8 |
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is usually injected into a large muscle.
Side Effects
- May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability and dry mouth and nose.
- These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop breathing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, or difficulty urinating while taking this medication.
- May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position.
- Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs.
- May cause drowsiness.
- Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- If you have asthma, glaucoma, an ulcer, difficulty in urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or an overactive thyroid gland, do not use this drug unless your doctor is aware of your condition and directs you to take it.
- Limit the use of alcohol or other sedating type medications to avoid excessive drowsiness.
- This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- Do not take for several days before allergy testing.
- Test results can be affected.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor what medications you take, especially sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or seizures, narcotics (medication for pain), other medication for colds, hay fever, or allergies and of any other drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription.
- Do not take this drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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