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• Chlortab indications
• Uses of Chlortab in details
• Chlortab description
• Chlortab dosage
• Chlortab interactions
• Chlortab side effects
• Chlortab contraindications

What is Chlortab?

Chlortab is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Chlortab is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Chlortab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Chlortab indications

this medicine is indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines, including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites.

Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with chickenpox

How should I use Chlortab?

Use Chlortab suspension drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Chlortab suspension drops may be taken with or without food.
• Shake well before using.
• Use the dropper that comes with Chlortab suspension drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• If you miss a dose of Chlortab suspension drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Chlortab suspension drops.

Uses of Chlortab in details

Use: Labeled Indications

Allergic symptoms, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, pruritus: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria, pruritus

Off Label Uses

Motion sickness

Data from a limited number of patients studied suggests that Chlortab may be beneficial in the treatment of motion sickness. Additional data may be necessary to further define its role in this condition.

Chlortab description

An alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of norepinephrine. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including asthma, heart failure, rhinitis, and urinary incontinence, and for its central nervous system stimulatory effects in the treatment of narcolepsy and depression. It has become less extensively used with the advent of more selective agonists.

Chlortab dosage

Chlortab Dosage

Generic name: Chlortab MALEATE 4mg

Dosage form: tablet

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

take every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 6 doses in 24 hours

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Chlortab interactions

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What other drugs will affect Chlortab?

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), antispasmodics (e.g., atropine, belladonna alkaloids), drugs for Parkinson's disease (e.g., anticholinergics such as benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), scopolamine, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

Chlortab is very similar to dexchlorpheniramine. Do not use medications containing dexchlorpheniramine while using Chlortab.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including allergy skin testing), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

Chlortab side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Chlortab?

Applies to Chlortab: capsules, controlled-release capsules, suspension drops, sustained-release capsules, syrup, tablets

Other dosage forms:

• suspension

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Chlortab (the active ingredient contained in Chlortab (Allergy))

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes.

Chlortab contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Chlortab?

Hypersensitivity to Chlortab maleate or any component of the formulation; narrow-angle glaucoma; bladder neck obstruction; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; during acute asthmatic attacks; stenosing peptic ulcer; pyloroduodenal obstruction. Avoid use in premature and term newborns due to possible association with SIDS.

OTC labeling: When used for self-medication, do not use to make a child sleep

Active ingredient matches for Chlortab:

Chlorpheniramine in United States.

Chlorphenamine maleate in United States.

References

1. DailyMed. "CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. PubChem. "chlorpheniramine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. DrugBank. "chlorpheniramine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01114 (accessed September 17, 2018).

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