What is Chlortan D?
Chlorpheniramine reduces the effects that histamine has on the body. Histamine may cause symptoms including sneezing and itching. It may also cause watery eyes and a runny or watery nose. Phenylephrine shrinks the blood vessels of the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages. Chlortan is a combination medication used to treat the symptoms of a common cold or seasonal allergy, such as sneezing and runny, stuffy, or watery noses. Chlortan D can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Chlortan D
If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat; seek medical assistance immediately.
Chlortan D can cause serious side-effects. Chlortan D should be stopped immediately and you should consult your doctor if:
- Chest pain, rapid pulse, or fast heart rate
- Confusion, hallucinations and severe nervousness can all be symptoms of confusion.
- Tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- Little or no urinating is acceptable.
- Easy bruising, bleeding, or unusual weakness
- Dangerously high blood pressure. (Extreme headaches, buzzing in the ears, anxiety, shortness or breath).
Chlortan D side effects may include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
- Dry mouth or nose
- Constipation, nausea, and loss of appetite are all symptoms that can be caused by constipation.
- Memory or concentration problems;
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; to report adverse reactions contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Prednisone, fluticasone nasal, montelukast, cetirizine, benadryl, diphenhydramine, and promethazine
Warnings
If you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days, this medication must not be used.Examples include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or transylcypromine. Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep.
Before you take this drug
Chlortan D should not be used if you have an allergy to chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine or both. You should not take this medication if you've taken an MAO-inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous -drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and other drugs.
If you suffer from:
- Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma; coughing up mucus or coughing due to smoking;
- A blockage of the intestines or stomach;
- Kidney or liver diseases
- Heart disease or coronary arterial disease;
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
- Pheochromocytoma
- Overactive thyroid gland;
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra Epiklor K-Lyte K-Phos Kaon Klor-Con Polycitra Urocit-K),
Chlortan D is not known to harm unborn babies. If you are pregnant, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. There is no way to know if chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine can pass into breast milk or if they could harm a baby who is nursing. Antihistamines, decongestants, and other medications may also reduce breast milk production. Do not use this medication without consulting your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child. This medicine may have more side effects for older adults. Phenylalanine can be found in liquid cold medicines that are artificially sweetened. Check your medication label carefully if you have phenylketonuria to see if it contains phenylalanine.
How to take Chlortan D?
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 can die due to misuse of cough medicines. Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep. Do not open, crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or capsule. It is best to swallow it whole. If you break or open the pill, too much drug may be released.
Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Do not use a regular spoon to measure liquid medicines. Use a dose-measuring cup or spoon. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a dose-measuring device. If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you experience a fever, headache, cough, or rash, call your doctor. Antihistamines can produce unusual results in allergy skin tests. Inform any doctor that you see about your antihistamine use. Tell the surgeon if you've taken cold medication in the last few days. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular schedule of dosages since cold medicines are taken only when needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is near, 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?
This medication can impair your reactions or thinking. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness. Alcohol can enhance certain side effects caused by chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine. Before using any other allergy, cold, or sleep medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Chlortan D is found in many combination medications. You can take too much medication if you take certain products in combination. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains antihistamines or decongestants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using chlortan D, 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 make these effects worse if taken with other drugs that cause you to sleep or slow down your breathing. You should consult your doctor before combining chlortan D with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, anxiety, depression, or seizure medications.
