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Chlorpheniramine 4mg
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Chlorpheniramine
Inhalent/contact allergies are one of the most common reasons for veterinary exam for dogs and cats outside of yearly wellness exams. Such allergies result in much itching, fee chewing, secondary bacterial and/or yeast infections of the skin and ears. This frustrating condition often leads to repetitive vet exams, cortisone and antibiotic prescriptions and increasing expense. For those pets prone to these allergic conditions, it is often an excellent idea to try an antihistamine first such as chlorphenirimine, diphenhydramine or clemastine from 1800petmeds. As I discuss under these other product reviews, the overall effectiveness of anthistamines in symptomatic relief in dogs is approximately 25% in my experience, and thus they are most effectively used when combined with essential fatty acids like Super omega 3 from 1800petmeds, regular shampooing, and antioxidant therapy with supplements like proanthozone. I especially find the chlorphenirimine antihistamine useful and my number one choice in allergic cats at a typical dose of 1 or 2 mg twice daily. However to enhance effectiveness in cats, I will prescribe a fatty acid such as nordic naturals pet cod liver oil, or be well, or missing link to my feline patients. The only rare side effects I see with this inexpensive antihistamine is mild sedation and even less common rare digestive upset. However I always try anthistamine therapy first, in conjunction with other supportive allergy treatments, before reaching for more expensive drugs like atopica or using cortisone, which can occasionally have short term and long term side effects in some patients. My overall rating of chlorphenirimine is a 4. Its ease of use a 5. Its efficacy a 3.5, when combined with the supportive measures listed here and under my product review of diphenhydramine.
01/20/2009
not very helpful
Sparrow's ears itch and have lots of drainage. It seems to get worse in the pollen months. The chlorpheniramine didn't seem to help her much, the benedryl does much better for her. Gonna try Nzymes next..
04/30/2013
Works Wonderfully!!
Our cavapoo, Journey, has suffered with severe allergies for the past three years with it only getting worse each year. Her skin stayed a mess all the time, hot spots all over, bald spots from excessive chewing, licking, and scratching, constant paw licking and horrid ear infections. She was tormented day and night and it broke our hearts, we felt so helpless. The only relief she would get was when we would get desperate and our vet would give her a cortisone shot. She immediately would relax and become 'a normal dog' but this would only last about two weeks. We hated to go to the extreme of a shot because of the long term damage to her organs so I tried to keep her bathed as much as I could. On our last visit to our vet for a shot we discussed how to go on dealing with allergies and he suggested allergy testing...at about $500.00. Then more money to have a serum created just for Journey's allergies and then traveling to get daily shots and more money. He said there was not a guarantee that it would work as it didn't for some pets. We came home throughly confused as what to do next when I sat down to google dog allergies. And, then our lives, especially Journeys, were about to change forever when I came to 1-800-PetMeds and found Dr Dym's detailed information about allergies in dogs and cats. Wow! I was so excited at what I read and immediately ordered chlorpheniramine, proanthozone antioxidant, and the omega-3 that Dr. Dym recommended. Journey is not a good candidate for pill swallowing and quickly finds pills wrapped or hidden in food so we have a pill crusher for her. Every day I crush her allergy pill and sprinkle it on some yummy food, pull apart the capsule of proanthozone and sprinkle it on, and cut the omega-3 and squeeze it on. She gobbles up her food and meds without hesitation. The past five weeks have been heavenly for Journey and us....she is finally at peace with minimal itching....in fact, on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being her comfort is super fabulous.....I would say she is a 9. Before the meds I would say she was a 1 or perhaps 0. She has grown fur in her bald spots and her coat is looking thick and marvelous....and her skin looks incredible!!!! Thank you 1-800-PedMeds and a million thanks to Dr. Dym ~ Journey's comfort is priceless!!!
04/12/2013
Helps a lot
My little Jack Russell would wheeze and chew her paws every night before I got this for her. I give her one at bedtime and she sleeps all night. I think this is so much better than the steroid shots she was getting.
04/07/2013
Works GREAT
My Pomeranian stops itching within an hour of taking this medication. I can give it to him twice a day to insure that he stays almost scratch free.
03/23/2013
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My beagle is on sodium bromide (not potassium) for seizures. He is currently taking 37.5mg diphenhydramine BID with not much relief from his chronic rhinitis.
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What is the difference between chlorpheniramine OTC and the Chlorpheniramine Maleate I get from the vet? Also, what would be the difference between this and the Benadryl? I'm so tired of my dog itching, scratching, licking and vomiting!! Thank you!
AnswersAnswer: Jo,Thank-you for your question! The difference between Chlorpheniramine OTC and Chlorpheniramine Maleate is NOTHING (as long as the strength is the same of the bottle). The name “maleate” is just part of the drug name/form. Most drugs have 2 names but nine times out of ten we only see the first part of the name. Chlorpheniramine OTC is also Chlorpheniramine Maleate. What is the difference between Benadryl and Chlorpheniramine: primarily just side effects. They are both antihistamines and work well for allergic reactions. Benadryl will typically make its users (both humans and animals) very drowsy and sometimes irritable. Chlorpheniramine typically has a better side effect profile so much less drowsiness while still doing the trick! Hope this helps your furry friend! Jessica A. Pharmacy Intern 1800PetMeds Answers
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