Drug details

Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate)

type of Antihistamines, 1st Generation

Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate) is an antihistamine used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold. Chlor-Trimeton is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).

The drug is often used to treat Common cold .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• dizziness,
• blurred vision,
• constipation,
• stomach pain,
• drowsiness,
• problems with memory or concentration,
• dry mouth/nose/throat,
• nervousness, or
• restlessness or excitability (especially in children).

The following drugs are related to Chlor-Trimeton, either as a replacement or used together:

• Epifoam (pramoxine hydrochloride and hydrocortisone acetate aerosol foam)

The following supplements are related to Chlor-Trimeton, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• Andrographis (s.)
• Echinacea (s.)