CHLORPHENIRAMINE (CHLOR-TRIMETON)

Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton); Antihistamine; Cap, SR: 8, 12 mg
Syr: 2 mg/5 mL
Tab: 4 mg
Tab, chew: 2 mg
Tab, TR: 8, 12 mg; All doses are PO
<2 yrs: 0.35 mg/kg/day q4-6h prn
2- 5 yrs: 1 mg q4-6h prn
6 -12 yrs: 2 mg q4-6h prn (max 12 mg/day)
>12 yrs: 4 mg q4-6h prn or TR 8-12 mg bid (max 24 mg/day).
May cause drowsiness.