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  1. Chlorphenamine for allergies (Allercalm, Allerief, Hayleve, Piriton, Pollenase) Medicines

    Chlorphenamine for allergies (Allercalm, Allerief, Hayleve, Piriton, Pollenase), This is because you may be advised to stop taking chlorphenamine for a short while before some allerg...

  2. Allergy Medicines Category

    Most allergies can be treated or prevented with antihistamines such as loratadine  or  chlorphenamine . Other useful treatments include sodium cromoglicate eye drops and steroid ...

  3. Name Changes of Medicines in UK Conditions

    These are listed below: Former BAN New rINN amethocaine aminacrine amoxycillin amphetamine amylobarbitone sodium beclomethasone bendrofluazide benzhexol benzphe...

  4. Itching Conditions

    An example is chlorphenamine. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you further and these can be initially tried over the counter.

  5. Antihistamines Professional

    Classification First- and second-generation antihistamines First-generation 'sedating' antihistamines Second-generation 'non-sedating' antihist...

  6. Allergic Conjunctivitis Conditions

    Antihistamine tablets - eg, chlorphenamine or loratadine tablets: these are taken to try to generally lower the allergic response in your body. , Conjunctivitis Allergic eye disease Hay ...

  7. Antihistamines Conditions

    These include alimemazine , chlorphenamine , clemastine , cyproheptadine , hydroxyzine , ketotifen and promethazine . , Hay fever Antihistamines Insect bites Insect bites or stings Ur...

  8. Cough Medicines | Chesty Cough and Dry Cough Medicines Conditions

    Examples are brompheniramine, chlorphenamine, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, promethazine or triprolidine. Decongestants cause the blood vessels in the lungs and nose to narrow (constrict)...

  9. Medicines to Keep at Home Conditions

    Some antihistamines may cause drowsiness - for example, chlorphenamine (Piriton®) . These may be useful for taking at bedtime, particularly for itchy conditions such as eczema or chic...

  10. Hives (Acute Urticaria) Conditions

    In this case an antihistamine such as chlorphenamine may be useful. A short course of steroid tablets is sometimes prescribed in severe cases to help reduce swelling in the skin.

  11. Lichen Simplex Professional

    A sedative antihistamine such as chlorphenamine may be first-line if sleep disturbance is a problem. Oral antibiotics may be required for swab-positive infections.

  12. Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders Conditions

    These include chlorphenamine , ketotifen and cimetidine. Medication which stabilises the mast cells such as sodium cromoglicate , nedocromil and ketotifen.

  13. Hives (Chronic Urticaria) Conditions

    Examples of antihistamines used in this way include chlorphenamine or hydroxyzine . Antihistamines can be bought over the counter without a prescription.

  14. Pityriasis Rosea Professional

    A sedative antihistamine at night such as hydroxyzine or chlorphenamine. Referral Refer to a dermatologist if: The rash persists for more than three months.

  15. Chickenpox in Children Conditions

    You can buy these at pharmacies or get them on prescription. Chlorphenamine (Piriton®) is the one most used. It can also be helpful for itch during the daytime but may cause some sleep...

  16. Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies Conditions

    Older antihistamines, such as chlorphenamine , work well but make some people drowsy. So, they should not be taken if you are driving or operating machinery.

  17. Acute Angle-closure Glaucoma Conditions

    Some medicines used to treat allergies or stomach ulcers, such as chlorphenamine , cimetidine and ranitidine . Medication used during a general anaesthetic.

  18. Allergic Conjunctivitis Professional

    Oral antihistamines such as loratadine or chlorphenamine. Oral antihistamines provide relief of symptoms and are particularly useful when there is associated allergic rhinitis. , Conjunctivit...

  19. Scabies Conditions

    An antihistamine medicine that makes you drowsy, such as chlorphenamine . This does not ease the itch directly, but can help you to sleep if itching is a problem at night (particularly for c...

  20. Travelling to Remote Locations Conditions

    Medication Antihistamine tablets - eg, chlorphenamine 4 mg x 10. Hydrocortisone cream 1% 15 g tube. Single course of one broad-acting antibiotic - eg, azithromycin 500 mg 3 tabs ...

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