Hayleve Chlorphenamine Maleate

Key Benefits

• Versatile Allergy Relief: Treats hay fever, pet allergies, dust mite allergies, skin allergies, and more.
• Non-Drowsy Formula: Designed to prevent drowsiness, allowing for uninterrupted daily routines.
• Fast-Acting: Provides immediate relief from allergic reactions and symptoms.
• Broad Symptom Coverage: Effective against sneezing, itchiness, watery eyes, and more.

Who It’s For

Hayleve tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over. For children under 12, consult a healthcare provider.

How It Works

Hayleve contains chlorphenamine maleate, which works by inhibiting histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. This action helps to reduce discomfort and prevent the emergence of symptoms.

Indications

• Hay Fever and Allergies: Effective for hay fever, pet allergies, house dust mite, and mould spore allergies.
• Skin Conditions: Treats skin allergies, dermatitis, insect bites, nettle rash, hives, prickly heat, and heat rash.
• Allergic Reactions: Relieves allergic reactions to food, food additives, or medicines.

Dosage and Usage Instructions

• Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 6 tablets in 24 hours.
• Children 6 to 12 Years: Give half a tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 3 tablets in 24 hours.
• Children Under 6 Years: Not recommended.
• Elderly: Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, as a lower dose may be necessary.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Chlorphenamine Maleate (4mg per tablet).
• Other Ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycollate, and quinoline yellow (E104).

Warnings and Precautions

• Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Drowsiness: Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
• Medical Conditions: Consult your doctor before use if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, liver disease, bronchitis, asthma, or bronchiectasis.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use.
• Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for anxiety or sleep.

Contra­in­di­cations

• Allergic Reactions: Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or any of the ingredients.
• MAOIs: Do not use if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression in the last two weeks.
• Other Antihistamines: Avoid if you are taking other antihistamine-containing medications.

Possible Side Effects

• Very Common: Sleepiness or sedation.
• Common: Blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, difficulty concentrating, coordination problems, dizziness, headache, fatigue.

If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for advice.

Storage

• Keep Out of Reach of Children: Store away from direct sunlight and do not store above 25°C.
• Expiry: Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.

Hayleve Chlorphenamine Maleate 4mg Tablets offer reliable and effective relief from various allergic conditions, ensuring you can maintain your daily activities without the inconvenience of allergy symptoms.