What drug class is chlorpheniramine?

chlorpheniramine is classified as a Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists.

Is there a generic version of chlorpheniramine?

Yes, generic versions of chlorpheniramine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does chlorpheniramine work?

chlorpheniramine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Chlorpheniramine

Also sold as: Tussionex, Chlor-Trimeton, Aller-Chlor, Wal-finate, Tuzistra (+5 more)

Histamine H1 Receptor AntagonistsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for chlorpheniramine.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing runny nose itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets (24 mg) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗