Generic Name
ChlorpheniraminePacks Price
- Syp 2 mg/5 ml(013919): 120 ml: 7.65: 9.00
- Syp 2 mg/5 ml(013919): 450 ml: 21.25: 25.00
Cepiam
Therapeutic Group
Anti-histamines For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Symptomatic Relief Of Allergy Such As Hay Fever, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Drug Reactions, Relief Of Itch Associated With Chickenpox:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 4 Mg Every 4-6 Hours; Maximum 24 Mg Per Day
- Elderly: 4 Mg Every 4-6 Hours; Maximum 12 Mg Per Day
- Children 1-23 Months: 1 Mg Twice Daily;
- 2-5 Years: 1 Mg Every 4-6 Hours; Maximum 6 Mg Per Day;
- 6-11 Years: 2 Mg Every 4-6 Hours; Maximum12 Mg Per Day
By IM Inj, Or By IV Inj:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 10 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Dosesper Day
- Children 1-5 Months: 250 Mcg/kg (max. Per Dose 2.5 Mg), Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Doses Per Day;
- 6 Months - 5 Yrs: 2.5 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Doses Per Day;
- 6-11 Yrs: 5 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum4 Doses Per Day
Emergency Treatment Of Anaphylactic Reactions:
By IM Inj, Or By IV Inj:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 10 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Dosesper Day
- Children 1-5 Months: 250 Mcg/kg (max. Per Dose 2.5 Mg), Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Doses Per Day;
- 6 Months-5 Yrs: 2.5 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Doses Per Day;
- 6-11 Yrs: 5 Mg, Repeated If Necessary; Maximum 4 Doses Per Day
Content
- Syp: Per 5 ml: Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg.
- Tab: Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4mg.
- Inj: Per ml: Chlorpheniramine Maleate 10mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised, Avoid
Stability
- Arylalkylamine Type
Contra Indications
- Avoid In Acute Porphyrias, Severe Liver Disease; Risk Of Coma
Precautions
- Avoid In Acute Porphyrias, Severe Liver Disease; Risk Of Coma
Lactation
- Caution Advised, Avoid
Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred Vision
- Dry Mouth
- Gi Disturbances
- Psychomotor Impairment
- Urinary Retention.
- Rare: Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Angle-closure Glaucoma
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif