Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine
Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta
Reviewed By Dr. Varun GuptaLast updated 19 Sep 2021 | 11:53 AM (UTC)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine Uses
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine, which relieves cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Common side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine
Nausea1a, Vomiting, Headache, Sleepiness
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Expert advice for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.