Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate

When should one not use Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate

• If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
• If you have glaucoma, a condition where eye pressure is increased.
• If you may have a urinary bladder or prostate problem.
• If you are taking medicines for psychiatric disorders (MAO inhibitors).
• The medicine should not be given to a child less than 6-years of age.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Sleepiness
• Irritation
• Dryness of nose, mouth or throat
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Fast heartbeat

Other General Warnings

• You may develop an allergic reaction after taking Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
• You have liver or kidney diseases.
• You have asthma or other breathing problems.
• Your blood pressure is high.
• You have an overactive thyroid.
• You have an allergy to other medicines or food.
• You are taking medicines for sleeplessness.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate or Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate itself may affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Always inform the doctor about medicines you are taking, that includes prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for other disorder.
• If you are on medications like antipsychotic medicine, antiepileptic medicines such as phenytoin, medicines used to induce calmness etc.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are moclobemide, Phenelzine, and Tranylcypromine, as they may interfere with the action of Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate when given together.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate include sleepiness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, confusion, weakness, ringing sensation in ears, blurring of vision, sleeplessness, and rarely seizures.
• If you have taken too much of the medicine, then contact the doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

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