It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Chlor-Trimeton before taking it.
What is Chlor-Trimeton
Chlor-Trimeton is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Chlor-Trimeton is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Chlor-Trimeton may also be used for purposes not listed in Chlor-Trimeton guide.
Chlor-Trimeton side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Chlor-Trimeton and call your doctor at once if you have:
fast or uneven heart rate;
mood changes;
tremor, seizure (convulsions);
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
feeling short of breath; or
little or no urinating.
Common side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness;
dry mouth, nose, or throat;
constipation;
blurred vision; or
feeling nervous or restless.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Chlor-Trimeton medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Big Mountain Drugs
4 mg
48
$26.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg
72
$34.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Blue Sky Drugs
4 mg
48
$26.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg
72
$34.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Candrug
4 mg
48
$26.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg
72
$34.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Solaris Pharma Inc
4 mg
48
$26.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg
72
$34.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Canadadrugs
4 mg
24
$14.12
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
4 mg
72
$30.27
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Chlor-Trimeton be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Chlor-Trimeton?
Taking Chlor-Trimeton with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Chlor-Trimeton with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Chlor-Trimeton?
You should not use Chlor-Trimeton if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
an enlarged prostate;
if you are unable to urinate; or
if you are having an asthma attack.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Chlor-Trimeton if you have:
a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), a colostomy or ileostomy;
liver or kidney disease;
asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or recent heart attack;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
urination problems;
pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor); or
overactive thyroid.
FDA pregnancy category B. Chlor-Trimeton is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
Chlor-Trimeton may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Artificially sweetened cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.
How should I take Chlor-Trimeton?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid form of this medicine to freeze.
Can Chlor-Trimeton be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Chlor-Trimeton be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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