What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Chlorpheniramine comes as a extended-release (long-acting) tablet and capsule, a regular tablet and capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and syrup which are all to be taken orally.
Take this medicine exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
It is recommended that you take each dose with a full glass of water. This medicine can be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break any timed release forms of chlorpheniramine. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly into your body.
Furthermore, to ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the syrup form of chlorpheniramine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. The maximum amount of chlorpheniramine that you should take in 1 day is 24 mg. The regular-release tablets and the syrup are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed (four to six times a day). The sustained-release tablets and capsules are usually taken every 8 to 12 hours as needed (two or three times a day).
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