Patient leaflet - ALMUS CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE 2 MG / 5 ML ORAL SOLUTION, CAREWAY ALLERGY RELIEF ANTIHISTAMINE 2 MG / 5ML ORAL SOLUTION, LLOYDS PHARMACY ALLERGY RELIEF ANTIHISTAMINE 2 MG / 5ML ORAL SOLUTION, NUMARK ANTIHISTAMINE AND ALLERGY RELIEF 2 MG / 5ML ORAL SOLUTION,
3. How to take this medicine
Follow the directions on the label about when and how to take your medicine. Use the spoon provided to take this medicine.
Your pharmacist will also help you if you are not sure.
| Age | Dose |
| Children below 1 year: | Not recommended. |
| Children aged 1 – 2 years: | 2.5ml (Img) twice daily. The minimum interval between the doses should be 4 hours. Maximum daily dose: 5ml (2mg) in any 24 hours. |
| Children aged 2 – 6 years: | 2.5ml (Img) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum dally dose: 15ml (6mg) in any 24 hours. |
| Children aged 6 –12 years: | 5ml (2mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum daily dose: 30ml (12mg) In any 24 hours. |
| Adults and children 12 years and over: | 10ml (4mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum daily dose: 60ml (24mg) in any 24 hours. |
Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine as you may be more likely to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower dose.
- Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
a. If you take more Chlorphenamine Oral “ Solution than you should
If you, your child or someone you know accidentally takes a lot more than the stated dose (an overdose) of this medicine either call your doctor straight away, or go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Always take any remaining medicine, the container and the label with you, so that the medicine can be identified. Do not drive if you have taken too much.
a If you forget to take Chlorphenamine “Oral Solution
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it, unless it is nearly time for your next one.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
4. Possible side effects
5. Storing your medicine
Like all medicines Chlorphenamine Oral Solution can have side effects but not everybody gets them.
Children and older people are more likely to get side effects.
- The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night.
Stop taking this product and consult your doctor if you experience:
- Allergic reactions which can be severe.
Signs include raised and itchy skin, swelling of the face or mouth causing difficulty breathing.
- Liver problems.
- Anaemia or unexplained bleeding or bruising.
The following side effects may occur:
- Difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness, headache or blurred vision.
- Loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, tummy pain or dry mouth.
- Difficulty passing water.
- Low blood pressure (you may feel faint) or changes in heart rhythm.
- Chest tightness or thickening of phlegm.
- Skin peeling, itchy rash and sensitivity to the sun.
- Ringing in the ears.
- Twitching, muscular weakness and abnormal co-ordination.
- Confusion, excitability, irritability, low mood or nightmares.
- Children may become excited.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not use Chlorphenamine Oral Solution after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after Exp:. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicines should not be disposed via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
- Always keep the medicine in the bottle in which it was originally given to you.
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Leaflet Updated: November 2017
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