Dexchlorpheniramine

What Are The Uses Of Dexchlorpheniramine?

Dexchlorpheniramine, a first generation alkyl amine, and anti histamine are used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Rhinitis
• Urticaria
• Allergy / hay fever / common cold
• Watery eyes
• A cough, running nose, sneezing
• Itchy nose / eyes / throat / skin

What Are The Side Effects Of Dexchlorpheniramine?

The most common side effects of Dexchlorpheniramine are:

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Irritability
• Hallucinations
• Nervousness
• Trouble in urination
• Ringing in ears
• Seizures
• Trouble breathing
• Fast/irregular heart beat
• Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Dexchlorpheniramine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug Chlorpheniramine or any other allergies.
• Breathing problems like asthma
• Glaucoma
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Heart problems
• Seizures
• Hyperthyroidism
• Stomach problems like ulcers, enlarged prostate
• Urinary retention
• Pregnancy
• Breast feeding