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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose
Chlorpheniramin maleate 2 mg .........Antihistamine

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allerigies:

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• glaucoma
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives

When using this product

• you may get drowsy • avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over

take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours

children 6 years to under 12 years

take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

Other information store at 20-25° C (68-77° F)

• protect from excessive moisture

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch