Ed Chlorped [DSC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Aller-chlor? [OTC];Allergy Relief [OTC];Chlor Hist [OTC];Chlor-Trimeton? Allergy [OTC];Chlorphen [OTC];Chlorphen-12T [OTC];ED Chlorped Jr [OTC];Ed ChlorPed [OTC];Ed-Chlortan [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Chlor-Tripolon?;Novo-Pheniram
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- Chlorpheniramine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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