Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 3 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: TABLET, SYRUP. Routes: ORAL.

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Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate (3 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: TABLET, SYRUP.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
  • POLARAMINE
  • POLMON

Indications and Usage

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose sneezing itching of nose or throat itchy, watery eyes

Dosage and Administration

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls (10mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.

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