About Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine is an affordable over-the-counter antihistamine that is available in tablet, long-acting capsule, and syrup form; it is regularly used to treat a variety of veterinary ailments, most commonly to relieve symptoms from reactions to contact, inhaled, or drug induced allergens such as snake or insect bites, bee stings, vaccinations, poison ivy, or poison oak. It is also an option when managing chronic allergy symptoms such as itchy skin, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion, and is quite effective in cats in these cases, as in the treatment of miliary dermatitis. Chlorpheniramine is often useful in treating your pet for motion sickness, and is sometimes used for feline asthma.

Features/Use/Recommendation

• Available as a tablet, capsule, or syrup
• Multiple uses, including treatment of allergic reactions, chronic allergies, asthma, and motion sickness

Manufacturer

Various

Directions

Chlorpheniramine is administered varying doses usually:

• Dogs - 2-8mg every 8-12 hours
• Cats - 1-2mg every 8-12 hours

Do not open, crush, or break the long-acting capsules or tablets before using.

Ingredients

Chlorpheniramine

Side Effects

Drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea and lack of appetite are some of the side effects. Dry mouth and difficulty in urination can also occur in case of overdose. Do not use on animals allergic to the medicine or similar antihistamines. Do not administer to pregnant or nursing animals and those with glaucoma, prostate disease or urinary obstruction, stomach or intestinal obstruction, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism. Inform veterinarian about the medications being given to the pet. Do not open or crush the long acting capsules.