Can children take chlorpheniramine maleate tablets?

Generally chlorpheniramine maleate tablets can be taken by children to treat hives, eczema, food allergies and other diseases. But newborns and premature babies should not take it. Chlorpheniramine maleate tablets is a kind of antihistamine western medicine, in general, children can take chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, but must be used under adult supervision, and the dosage of its medicine must strictly follow the doctor’s instructions. This drug can be used clinically to treat a variety of allergic diseases, such as urticaria, eczema, food allergies, neurodermatitis, insect bites, solar dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and so on. Chlorpheniramine maleate tablets have the above efficacy and effects, mainly because it acts as a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, which can play a role in reducing capillary permeability, relieving bronchial smooth muscle spasm and inhibiting central. However, some children may experience adverse reactions such as drowsiness, thirst and polyuria during administration. In addition, this product is not suitable for neonates and premature infants. When allergic reaction occurs in children, they should go to the hospital and be treated with medication under the doctor’s guidance, and should not take chlorpheniramine maleate tablets on their own.