Pheniramine

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What are you taking Pheniramine for?

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  • Other
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Urticaria

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  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
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Uses of Pheniramine

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Pheniramine is used in the prevention of:

  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Urticaria

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Pheniramine Brand Names

Pheniramine Drug Class

Pheniramine is part of the drug class:

Pheniramine Interactions

This is not a complete list of Pheniraminedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Pheniramine and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Pheniramine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Pheniramine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Pheniramine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Pheniramine Dosage

Take pheniramine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Pheniramine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Pheniramine is available in the following doses:

  • Pheniramine Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Pheniramine is available in the following forms:

  • Extended Release Capsule
  • Ophthalmic Solution
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Suspension
  • Oral Tablet
  • Topical Lotion
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