What is Chlorcyclizine and pseudoephedrine?
Chlorcyclizine, an antihistamine, reduces the effects that histamine has on the body. Histamine may cause symptoms such as sneezing and itching. It can also lead to watery eyes and a runny or blocked nose.Pseudoephedrine works as a nasal decongestant by shrinking blood vessels. Nasal congestion may be caused by dilatation of blood vessels in the nasal area.Chlorcyclizine combined with pseudoephedrine can be used to treat symptoms such as runny noses, stuffy noses, itchiness, watery eyelids, sinus congestion, and other cold and allergy symptoms.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for pseudoephedrine or chlorcyclizine.
Side effects of Chlorcyclizine and pseudoephedrine
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, and swelling of the throat.
The side effects of pseudoephedrine and chlorcyclizine can be serious. If you experience:
- Fast or irregular heart rate
- Tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- Urinating less or not at all is a sign of urinating.
- High blood pressure can be dangerous (headache, blurred vision or buzzing in the ears, confusion, anxiety, chest pains, irregular heartbeats, and seizures).
Side effects of pseudoephedrine and chlorcyclizine include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Feeling nervous or restless?
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; for information regarding FDA side effect reporting call: 1-800-FDA-1088
Similar/related drugs
Antiepinephrine topical, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine nasal spray and sodium chloride nasal drops should all be available and administered during an emergency situation as part of their first aid kit. In such instances AFRI may provide additional aid.
Warnings
If you've taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days, do not take chlorcyclizine or pseudoephedrine. A dangerous medication interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (phenelzine injection), rasagiline (selegiline), methylene blue injection, and others.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to pseudoephedrine or chlorcyclizine, then avoid using these products.If you've taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days, do not take pseudoephedrine or chlorcyclizine. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and other drugs.
If you have any other medical conditions or concerns, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to take the medicine.
- High blood pressure
- Hardened Arteries
- If you have a bladder obstruction or any other problems with urination, then this is the problem for you.
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra Polycitra Urocit K, K-Lyte K-Phos, Kaon Klor-Con Polycitra),
This medication is not known to harm an unborn child. If you are pregnant, do not take cough and cold medicines without consulting your doctor.This medicine can pass into breastmilk and harm a nursing infant. Antihistamines and decongestants can also reduce breast milk production. If you are breastfeeding, do not take cough and cold medicines without consulting your doctor.
How to take Chlorcyclizine and pseudoephedrine?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use only the recommended dose. Do not exceed it. Cold medicines are usually only taken for a few days until the symptoms disappear.This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Ask a doctor first before giving cough or cold medication to your child. Children as young as 4 years old may die due to misusing cough medicines.Use a medicine cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses.If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you experience a headache with a fever, skin rash, or cough, call your doctor.Tell your doctor or surgeon if you've taken cold medicine in the last few days.Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for nasal congestion:
Chlorcyclizine-pseudoephedrine 25 mg–60 mg oral tablet:
Take 1 tablet every 6–8 hours, but not more than 3 tablets per day.
Chlorcyclizine-pseudoephedrine 9.375 mg–30 mg/5 ml oral liquid:
Do not exceed 40 ml daily.
Usual paediatric dose for nasal congestion:
Chlorcyclizine-pseudoephedrine 25 mg–60 mg oral tablet:
From 6 to 11: Take 1/2 tablet every 6–8 hours, but not more than 1 1/2 tablets per day.
12 years and older: Take 1 tablet every 6–8 hours, but not more than 3 tablets per day.
Chlorcyclizine-pseudoephedrine 9.375 mg–30 mg/5 ml oral liquid:
From 6 to 11: 5 ml every 6 hours, not exceeding 20 ml per day.
For 12 years and older: 10 ml orally every six hours, not exceeding 40 ml per day.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular schedule of dosages, as cold medicines are taken only when necessary. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Chlorcyclizine or pseudoephedrine can cause blurred vision and affect your ability to think and react. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness and the ability to see clearly.Certain side effects can be exacerbated by alcohol consumption.Before using any other cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain antihistamines or decongestants. You can take too much medication by taking certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains antihistamines or decongestants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you also use any other medications, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. When used together, some medicines can have unwanted or harmful effects. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.This medicine can have a worse effect if taken with drugs that slow breathing or make you sleepy. You should consult your doctor before taking pseudoephedrine and chlorcyclizine together with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, or medications for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
