Chlorpheniramine Compound Medication

What is Chlorpheniramine Compounded?

Chlorpheniramine Compounded is an antihistamine meant to be used for the temporary relief of allergy symptoms in pets. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make it easier to dose your pet.

For:

Cats and Dogs

Benefits:

Begins to work within 1 hour

How it Works:

This medication works to remedy contact, inhaled, or drug induced allergies in dogs and cats by blocking the effects of histamine in the body.

Cautions:

While it's over-the-counter, there are possible negative interactions with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian. Side effects may include drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, dry mouth, and urinary retention. Do not store in the bathroom, as it's sensitive to moisture.

Directions:

Chlorpheniramine Compounded is an antihistamine used to treat allergies.
Consult your veterinarian for the right dosage.

Tip:

Chlorpheniramine can interact with other medications. Check with your pharmacist or veterinarian before giving this medication to pets taking other medications.

Dosage:

Dogs/Puppies:

Weight

Dosage

All weights

1/2 2 tablets every 8-12 hours

Cats/Kittens:

Weight

Dosage

All weights

1/4 1/2 tablet every 8-12 hours

Horses:

Do not use!

Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature.

What is a Compounded Medication?

A compounded medication is the creation of a particular medication to fit the unique needs of a patient, including changing the form of the medication (e.g., from a solid pill to a liquid) for a variety reasons (e.g., to make it easier to take, to avoid a non-essential ingredient, to obtain the exact dose needed, adding favorite flavors).

If you are having difficulty giving your pet prescribed medication or need to find a discontinued medication, 1-800-PetMeds offers compounding services on select medications. We can prepare the following: (1) custom strength quantities of a medication (as capsules, liquid, chewable tablets, or transdermal (absorbed through the skin); (2) dosage forms to mask bitter or unpleasant taste (such as capsules or chewable tablets that can also be flavored); (3) dosage forms to make it easier to dose your pet such as a transdermal or liquid (that can also be flavored); and (4) discontinued products such as cisapride or DES.

Does the eye dropper for the chlorpheniramine have a 0.08mL line to give my cat the equivalent of 2mg?

Also, I am intersted in more information about the transdermal form of chlorpheniramine for cats.

Asked by: Anonymous

No, that dose would be hard to measure.

Answered by: Kelly P

Date published: 2011-11-09

dose & ingredients

My vet wanted to know what other ingredients are in the Chlorpheniramine liquid. It would be used for a cat. What dose would equal 2mg Chlorpheniramine

Asked by: MaCody

Chlorpheniramine is the active ingredient in the liquid dosage form we carry. A 2mg dose would be dependent on the strength of the medication. We carry a 25mg/ml liquid strength, thus 2mg would equal 0.08ml.

Answered by: Stephanie Duesler, Pharm. D, MBA

Date published: 2014-09-29

What flavor does the liquid compound come in? I need it for a cat.

Asked by: Dena

Flavors that are available for a cat include :FISH CHOWDER, SALMON, TUNA, SHRIMP SARDINE AND CHICKEN

Answered by: Linda M 1800petmeds pharmacist

Date published: 2014-07-17

Chlorpheniramine 4mg

How much would a 60 day supply cost of chlorpheniramine, 4mg, tablet? I've tried to look it up in here but it just gives liquid, not tablet

Asked by: Anonymous

$7.59 for a bottle of 100 tablets

Answered by: Stephanie Duesler, Pharm. D, MBA

Date published: 2013-12-19

Chlorpheniramine Compound Is this a liquid

Asked by: Anonymous

It is available compounded as a liquid and also as transdermal and in chew tablets.

Answered by: Linda M 1800petmeds pharmacist

Date published: 2013-12-04

what is the shelf life of this product

Asked by: Shel