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Type: syrup. Generic Name:Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg/5ml Manufacturer/Distributor: Modern
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an alkylamine antihistamine. It is one of the most potent histamine H1-receptor blocking agents which is used as a potent antihistamine. This generally causes less sedation than promethazine. Chlorpheniramine Maleate exerts its effects by blocking H1-receptor competitively.
Dosage & Administration
Adult- Usual adult dose is 4 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 24 mg daily.
Child-
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- 6-12 years: 2 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 12 mg daily.
- 2-5 years: 1 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 6 mg daily.
- 1-2 years: 1 mg twice daily.
Below 1 year the use of Chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended.
