Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, is taken to get relief from allergic symptoms. It relieves the symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. It works by blocking the work of histamine produced in the body in response to an allergic reaction. It is taken orally and shows its effects after six hours of taking it. The common side effects are sleepiness and restlessness.
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Why my 1.1 years old baby often gets cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1.1 years old and she weights around 18.7 lbs. For the last couple of months she gets cold and cough for every 10 days. We are not using any medication. Let us know if we have to get her tested. Is this is really a concern. Apart from this, she is very active and has no oth... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. This is common in children in this age group. 2. Due to the seasonal variation, children of this age group are prone to get upper respiratory infections especially children who are bottle fed. 3. You should only be worried if your child develops fever persistentl... Read Full »