Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Drug class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- perennial allergic rhinitis, urticaria
- Manufacturer
- Roxane
- FDA application
- ANDA080626
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Antihistamines - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chlorpheniramine Maleate treat?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) may be used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis, urticaria, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Chlorpheniramine Maleate work?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist. H1 antihistamines work by blocking histamine, the chemical released during an allergic reaction, from attaching to H1 receptors. This prevents the sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and hives that histamine would otherwise trigger.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Chlorpheniramine Maleate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Chlorpheniramine Maleate. To pay less, Chlorpheniramine Maleate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Chlorpheniramine Maleate?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is marketed by Roxane. You can see Roxane's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Chlorpheniramine Maleate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Chlorpheniramine Maleate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Chlorpheniramine Maleate available over the counter?
- No. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Chlorpheniramine Maleate come in?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Chlorpheniramine Maleate?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is classified as histamine-1 receptor antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Chlorpheniramine Maleate FDA-registered?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA080626. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Chlorpheniramine Maleate been recalled by the FDA?
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Chlorpheniramine Maleate safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Chlorpheniramine Maleate. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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