What is Chlorpheniramine Maleate for:
It is used to ease allergy signs.
How does Chlorpheniramine Maleate work:
Chlorpheniramine lowers or stops the bodys reaction to the allergen.
How should Chlorpheniramine Maleate be used:
Adult: PO- Allergic conditions- 4 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 24 mgday.
IVIMSC- Adjunct in anaphylactic shock- 10-20 mg. Total max: 40 mgday.
It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle, or under the skin.
Common side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate :
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Headache. Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. - Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
What precautions should I take when taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate :
If you have an allergy to chlorpheniramine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Asthma, enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, bowel block, ulcer disease, or trouble passing urine. If you are breast-feeding.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Chlorpheniramine Maleate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Chlorpheniramine Maleate :
Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30° C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
What is Paracetamol for:
It is used to used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.
How does Paracetamol work:
Paracetamol blocks chemicals that cause pain. It lowers fever by changing the bodys thermostat in the brain.
How should Paracetamol be used:
Take this as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than instructed by your doctor. Never take more than 1000 mg at any one time and no more than 4 times in one day. The dose for a child is different from the adult dose. Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to a child. It may be taken with or without food. If you need pain relief fast, take it on an empty stomach as food may slow down the absorption. You may stop taking it when you have no more pain or fever. Take it only when you need to.
Common side effects of Paracetamol :
Upset stomach or throwing up. Harm to the liver may rarely happen.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
What precautions should I take when taking Paracetamol :
Do not take this drug if you had an allergy to this or similar drugs in the past. Do not take it if you have liver or kidney failure.
When do I need to seek medical help
Seek help if you are having an allergic reaction to the drug. Signs include rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, face, tongue; or hives. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; sweating; extreme tiredness; unusual bleeding or bruising; pain in the stomach; yellowing of the skin. Contact an emergency centre immediately if you suspect overdose.
Can I take Paracetamol with other medicines:
Alert your doctor if you are taking blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Paracetamol :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Therapeutic Classification
Non-Opioid Analgesics & Antipyretics
What is Pseudoephedrine for:
This medication is a decongestant, prescribed for cold, allergic rhinitis and hay fever. It relieves stuffy nose, opens nasal airways and drains sinuses.
How does Pseudoephedrine work:
Pseudoephedrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages
How should Pseudoephedrine be used:
It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food. Adult: PO- As HCl or sulfate: 60 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 4-doses24 hour. Extended release 120 mg 12 hourly or 240 mg 24 hourly.
Common side effects of Pseudoephedrine :
High blood pressure. Nervous and excitable. Headache. Not able to sleep.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Pseudoephedrine :
If you have an allergy to pseudoephedrine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have taken isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine in the last 14 days. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine) must be stopped 14 days before this drug is started. Taking both at the same time could cause risky high blood pressure.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Chest pain or pressure, a fast heartbeat, or passing out. Very nervous and excitable. Very bad headache. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Pseudoephedrine with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Pseudoephedrine :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Cough & Cold Preparations, Antihistamines & Antiallergics
