Ed ChlorPed

Name: Ed ChlorPed

Ed ChlorPed Overview

Ed ChlorPed is a brand name medication included in a group of medications called Substituted alkylamines. For more information about Ed ChlorPed see its generic Chlorphenamine

Ed ChlorPed Drug Class

Ed ChlorPed is part of the drug class:

  • Substituted alkylamines

What is Ed ChlorPed (chlorpheniramine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Chlorpheniramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ed ChlorPed (chlorpheniramine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using chlorpheniramine and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • fast or uneven heart rate;

  • mood changes;

  • tremor, seizure (convulsions);

  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;

  • feeling short of breath; or

  • little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

  • dizziness, drowsiness;

  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;

  • constipation;

  • blurred vision; or

  • feeling nervous or restless.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Ed ChlorPed (chlorpheniramine)?

Taking chlorpheniramine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking chlorpheniramine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

What are some other side effects of this drug?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Feeling sleepy.
  • Feeling nervous and excitable.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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