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What are Allergy Hayfever Chlorphenamine Tablets?

Chlorphenamine is used to control the symptoms of allergic conditions which include urticaria, hayfever, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites, nasal inflammation with running nose and fluid build-up in the tissues below the skin

Who can take Allergy Hayfever Chlorphenamine Tablets?

The tablets are suitable for adults and children aged six years and over.

What are the benefits

Relieves symptoms of allergies
Treats red, itchy eyes conjunctivitis
Treats symptoms caused by insect bites and stings

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Active ingredients: Aspirin 324mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1744mg, Citric Acid 965mg

Other ingredients: Povidone, Dimeticone, Calcium silicate, Docusate sodium benzoate E211, Sodium saccharin, natural and artificial Lemon flavour, and natural Lime flavour.

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How to use Allergy Hayfever Chlorphenamine Tablets

The tablets should be taken by mouth.
Adults: 4 mg 1 tablet three or four times daily.
Children: Below 6 years: Not recommended. 6-12 years: 2 mg tablet three or four times daily.
Elderly: The dosage as in adults but the elderly are prone to confusional and other nervous system effects.

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Precautions to consider before using Allergy Hayfever Chlorphenamine Tablets 28

Caution before taking:

Do not exceed stated dose
May cause drowsiness
If affected do not drive or operate heavy machinery
Avoid alcoholic drink
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to chlorphenamine or to any of the excipients.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency orglucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.
There has been a report of adverse effects caused by concomitant use with phenytoin, but drug interactions are rare.
The most serious problem is the possible potentiation of the effects of alcohol.
Pregnancy and lactation: Not recommended in pregnancy and lactation.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Chlorphenamine as with most antihistamines may cause drowsiness and dizziness and as such, there may well be an adverse effect on driving ability and handling of machinery.

Because Chlorphenamine causes drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision and difficulty in co-ordination, which can hamper the ability to drive and to use machines, you should not drive or operate machinery while taking Chlorphenamine Maleate tablets. The tablets produce sedation varying from slight drowsiness to deep sleep. Other side-effects include: Inability to concentrate, a feeling of weakness lassitude, blurred vision, stomach upset such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heart burn, abdominal pain, dryness of the mouth, headache, dizziness, difficulty in passing water, difficulty in producing tears, constipation, twitching, tremor, changes in heartbeat, low blood pressure, loss of appetite, hepatitis including jaundice, different forms of anaemia. Allergic reactions are rare but include scaling and flaking of the skin, nettle rash urticaria, sensitivity to sunlight, spasm of the windpipe, fluid under the skin and around certain organs, and anaphylaxis which may cause tightness of the chest resulting in difficulty breathing, with swelling of the face, neck and skin around the eyes. Muscular weakness, incoordination, convulsions, buzzing in the ears, irritability, confusion, depression and nightmares may also occur on rare occasions. Children may become unusually excitable and the elderly are prone to confusion.

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Allergy & Hayfever Chlorphenamine 28 Tablets

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