Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- WALMART INC., revised August 31, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Antihistamine
What it is used for
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing runny nose itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat
Active ingredient
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
Do not use
to make a child sleepy.
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages excitability may occur, especially in children use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Warnings
Do not use to make a child sleepy. 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages excitability may occur, especially in children use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
Chlorpheniramine in the news
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Recalls
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Class II Terminated
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg tablets, 24-count bottle, Manufactured For: Athlete's Needs, Novi, MI 48377, NDC 53185-277-24
Reason: Superpotent Drug: Stability failure for assay at 6 months test time-point.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot # 24A27724, Exp 01/31/2027
- Distribution
- Product was shipped to two private label customers ( OH & MO) as a final packaged product.
- Quantity
- 4,901 cases/24 count each case
- Recall started
- October 21, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0029-2025
Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 5e6623c3-6210-4c50-94d6-5554f36876d1.