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Chlopheniremine
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Allergic conditions
Allergic conditions
Adult: As conventional tab: 4 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 24 mg daily. As extended-release tab: 12 mg 12 hourly. Max: 24 mg daily.
Child: 1-<2 years 1 mg bid; 2-5 years 1 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 6 mg daily; 6-<12 years 2 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 12 mg daily; ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products. Refer to specific product guidelines.
Elderly: Dose reduction may be needed. Max: 12 mg daily.
Child: 1-<2 years 1 mg bid; 2-5 years 1 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 6 mg daily; 6-<12 years 2 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 12 mg daily; ≥12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products. Refer to specific product guidelines.
Elderly: Dose reduction may be needed. Max: 12 mg daily.
Parenteral
Allergic conditions
Adult: 10-20 mg via IM, SC or slow IV inj over 1 minute. Max: 40 mg daily.
Child: 1 month to <1 year 0.25 mg/kg; 1-5 years 0.2 mg/kg or 2.5-5 mg; 6-12 years 0.2 mg/kg or 5-10 mg; >12 years 0.2 mg/kg or 10-20 mg.
Child: 1 month to <1 year 0.25 mg/kg; 1-5 years 0.2 mg/kg or 2.5-5 mg; 6-12 years 0.2 mg/kg or 5-10 mg; >12 years 0.2 mg/kg or 10-20 mg.
