Side effects

Like all medicines Numark Chlorphenamine 4mg Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody.

Common side effects include:

• Drowsiness Tiredness Blurred vision Dizziness Headaches Difficulty concentrating Lack of coordination Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea

Serious side effects:

• Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Warnings 

Numark Chlorphenamine 4mg Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

You have brain damage You have epilepsy

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have raised pressure inside your eyes, including glaucoma You have an enlarged prostate
• You have an overactive thyroid
• You have very high blood pressure
• You have liver disease
• You have heart disease
• You have asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis

These tablets contain lactose. If you are intolerant to certain sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Chlorphenamine 4mg Tablets also contain the colouring agent Sunset Yellow (E110). This colouring agent may cause allergic reactions. Do not give these tablets to someone who is in a coma.

Using/taking other medicines If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.

Do not take Chlorphenamine 4mg Tablets if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the last 14 days.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:

• Phenytoin for epilepsy Medication used to treat anxiety Sedatives Anticholinergic drugs e.g. atropine or hyoscine
• Betahistine used to treat vertigo and hearing disturbances
• Lopinavir

Age restrictions This product is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or  pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.

Alcohol Do not drink alcohol whilst you are taking this medication, as it may increase the sedative effects of alcohol.

Driving and operating machinery Numark Chlorphenamine 4mg Tablets may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Numark pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.