Histop Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg Syrup - 100 ml

Product Overview: 

• Histop (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) 2 mg 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.


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

How it Works:

• Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the effect of a substance in your body called histamine.

Directions for Use:

• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. chlorpheniramine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


• Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.


• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.


• Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


• Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.


• If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.

Active Ingredients:

• Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg

Side Effects:

Chlorpheniramine may cause serious side effects. Stop using chlorpheniramine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• fast or uneven heart rate;


• mood changes;


• tremor, seizure (convulsions);


• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;


• feeling short of breath; or


• little or no urinating.

Common side effects of chlorpheniramine may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;


• dry mouth, nose, or throat;


• constipation;


• blurred vision; or


• feeling nervous or restless.

Cautions & Warnings: 

• Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.


• You should not use chlorpheniramine if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are having an asthma attack.

Storage: 

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid form of this medicine to freeze.

FAQ:

• Q: What should I avoid while taking chlorpheniramine?


• A: chlorpheniramine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.


• Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine.


• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine.


• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Chlorpheniramine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
• Q. Does chlorpheniramine interact with foods or drinks?
• A. There are no known interactions between chlorpheniramine and foods or non-alcoholic drinks.


• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking chlorpheniramine. The risk of drowsiness may be increased if you drink alcohol while taking chlorpheniramine.
• Q. Does chlorpheniramine interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
• A. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
• In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any medicine that causes sleepiness, such as prescription pain medicines, other allergy medicines, sleep medicines, and medicines for anxiety.
• This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with chlorpheniramine. Always check with your health care provider.