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Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Definition:

Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine medication commonly used to relieve the symptoms of allergies, such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.

Sense 1: Medication

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of antihistamine drug.

Sample Sentence: Doctors often recommend chlorpheniramine maleate to patients suffering from hay fever.

Related Products: Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Liquid

Sense 2: Active Ingredient

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The maleate salt form of chlorpheniramine, often used as an active ingredient in various allergy medications.

Sample Sentence: Check the label of your over-the-counter allergy medicine for chlorpheniramine maleate as one of the active ingredients.

Related Products: Antihistamine Allergy Medicine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Capsules

Sense 3: Local Anesthetic

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Chlorpheniramine maleate can also be used as a local anesthetic to relieve pain and itching caused by insect bites, sunburn, or other minor skin irritations.

Sample Sentence: Apply a small amount of cream containing chlorpheniramine maleate to the affected area for temporary relief from itching.

Related Products: Antihistamine Cream, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Ointment