Chlorphenamine Hay Fever & Allergy Tablets - 4mg

What are Chlorphenamine tablets?

Chlorphenamine tablets are a form of antihistamine medication used to treat the symptoms associated with allergic reactions. They can be used for the likes of hay fever, food allergies and insect bites.

You can buy Chlorphenamine from pharmacies, but it is also available on prescription.

What is Chlorphenamine used to treat?

Chlorphenamine tablets are used in the treatment of allergy symptoms that are associated with allergic reactions.

It works to alleviate symptoms such as:

• Red, itchy or watery eyes
• Blocked or runny nose
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Itchy skin
• Headaches

You can use these tablets to treat the symptoms associated with allergic conditions like:

• Food allergies
• Nettle rash
• Hay fever
• Allergic reactions to insect bites
• Allergic reactions to certain medicines

Chlorphenamine is classed as a drowsy antihistamine.

Why is Chlorphenamine recommended for allergies?

Chlorphenamine has been clinically tested and found to effectively relieve the symptoms of various conditions.

Both adults and children can take Chlorphenamine tablets. This medicine will normally help to make you feel better within 30 minutes to one hour of being taken.

How does Chlorphenamine work?

This medicine contains the active ingredient chlorphenamine maleate, which works by inhibiting the action of histamine in your body.

Histamine is a natural chemical in the body which acts as a defence system against foreign bodies. In most instances, histamine is beneficial to the body, but when you come into contact with an allergy trigger it can cause unpleasant symptoms. This is the cause of hay fever and other allergic reactions.

By blocking the effects of histamine, your symptoms are reduced.

Who can take Chlorphenamine?

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using Chlorphenamine tablets if any of the following apply to you:

• You suffer from an eye problem known as primary angle closure glaucoma
• You are allergic to chlorphenamine maleate or any of the other ingredients contained in this medication (please refer to the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You have any problems urinating or emptying your bladder
• You are unable to drink alcohol
• You are booked in to have a test for allergies (this medication may affect the results, so you might need to stop taking it a few days before you have the test. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor for guidance)
• You have epilepsy or any other condition that may cause fits
• You are intolerant to or can't absorb certain sugars, including lactose or sucrose

Can you buy Chlorphenamine 4mg allergy tablets over the counter?

Adults can buy Chlorphenamine over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets. It is also available on prescription.

Can you buy Chlorphenamine allergy tablets online in the UK?

You can buy Chlorphenamine tablets online from Medicine Direct. All you need to do is fill out a confidential online consultation questionnaire for one of our prescribers to review first.

Once they have confirmed that this medicine is suitable for you, your order will be confirmed. As long as you have placed your order by 2pm, next day delivery is available.

Medicine Direct is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and all of our prescribers are registered with the General Medical Council. This means they are legally qualified to prescribe medicine just like your local GP. For your own safety, you should only ever buy medicine online from regulated pharmacies like Medicine Direct.

Chlorphenamine alternatives

While there is no cure for allergies, there are many different medicines available to keep the symptoms at bay. At Medicine Direct, we stock other antihistamines that work in the same way as Chlorphenamine. Antihistamine tablets also available include Levocetirizine, Loratadine and Cetirizine, which can be bought as an oral solution too.

Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as Flixonase and Rhinolast will reduce inflammation in the nasal passages to alleviate hay fever symptoms. They can be ordered from our online pharmacy after an online consultation.

Chlorphenamine Dosage

Our pharmacists and prescribers follow NICE guidelines when prescribing chlorphenamine tablets.

How to take Chlorphenamine

Swallow Chlorphenamine tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

People over the age of 12 should take one tablet every four to six hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in 24 hours. Elderly people should not take more than three tablets in 24 hours as this can make side effects more likely.

Children aged 6-12 years can take half a tablet every four to six hours. Children should not take more than three tablets in 24 hours.

Speak to your doctor if you find that your symptoms do not improve.

Always read the patient information leaflet, which will come with your medicine, for full instructions.

Chlorphenamine side effects

Like all medicines, Chlorphenamine tablets come with the risk of side effects, although not everyone who takes them will get them.

Common undesired effects you may experience while taking this medication can include:

• Feeling sick
• Dry mouth
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Feeling sleepy during the day
• Feeling dizzy or finding it hard to concentrate

Children and adults over the age of 65 are more likely to experience certain adverse effects, particularly feeling restless, excited or confused.

Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if any of these reactions bother you or do not go away in time.

Serious Side Effects

Seek medical attention immediately if you suffer any of the below. These are serious side effects which may require immediate treatment:

• You have any unexplained bruising or bleeding
• You have yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (these may be signs of liver problems)

Please note, this list may not be exhaustive. Please refer to the patient information leaflet for comprehensive details on adverse effects and how to cope with them.

Chlorphenamine Warnings and drug interactions

Before you start taking Chlorphenamine tablets, you should inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicine, whether it is for allergies another condition entirely. This includes both prescription and non-prescription medication, herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements as some medicines can interact with Chlorphaenamine.

In particular, make sure your pharmacist or doctor is aware if you are taking any of the following:

• Any medicines that may cause drowsiness, give you a dry mouth or make it difficult for you to urinate
• The epilepsy medicine phenytoin
• Any monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which are a type of antidepressant, such as phenelzine

Do not drink alcohol while using this medication. It may make you feel very sleepy.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnant women are normally advised not to take Chlorphenamine. While there is no firm evidence to prove that this medicine is harmful to unborn babies, there is also no firm evidence to prove its safety.

Make sure your doctor is aware if you are currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

This medicine is sometimes prescribed for women who are breastfeeding, but loratadine and cetirizine are normally more likely to be prescribed.

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

We recommend BUMPs for additional information.

Chlorphenamine Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Chlorphenamine maleate.

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics.

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