Chlorphenamine Tablet is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.
Chlorphenamine Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Use of this medicine may cause some commons side effects such as sleepiness, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity while on treatment with this medicine. To prevent dryness of mouth, drink more water, always carry sugar candy, or maintain oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Uses Of Chlorphenamine Tablet
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Benefits Of Chlorphenamine Tablet
In Treatment Of Allergic Conditions
Chlorphenamine Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Side Effects Of Chlorphenamine Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects Of Chlorphenamine
- Dryness in mouth
- Sleepiness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
How To Use Chlorphenamine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chlorphenamine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Chlorphenamine Tablet Works
Chlorphenamine Tablet is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Chlorphenamine Tablet works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.