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ANTIHISTAMINES/DECONGESTANTS - ORAL

Information last revised May 2010

What does ANTIHIST/DECONGESTANT - ORAL look like?

Drixoral Cold-Allergy 6 mg-120 mg 12 hr Tab

Bromfed 12 mg-120 mg Cap

Bromfenex PD 6 mg-60 mg Cap

Ryna-12 S 30 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Kronofed-A 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Rynatan 9 mg-25 mg Tab

Andehist NR 4 mg-45 mg/5 mL Syrup

Lodrane 6 mg-45 mg 12 hr Tab

Allerfrim 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

CPM PSE 2 mg-30 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid

Cold & Allergy 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

BroveX-D 12 mg-20 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Children's Wal-Tap 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

Lodrane D 8 mg-90 mg/5mL Oral Susp

BPM Pseudo 6 mg-45 mg 12 hr Tab

Ny-Tannic 9 mg-25 mg Tab

brompheniramine-phenylephrine SR 12 mg-15 mg 12 hr Cap

C-Phen 4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL Syrup

Bromaphedrine D 12 mg-20 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Conal 8 mg-12.5 mg-15 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Allergy-D 25 mg-10 mg Tab

AllerDur 3 mg-50 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Respahist-II 6 mg-19 mg 12 hr Tab

Neutrahist 0.8 mg-9 mg/mL Oral Drops

Vazotab 6 mg-15 mg Chewable Tab

Tanabid SR 6 mg-30 mg 12 hr Tab

Tannate Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Hist-PSE 0.938 mg-10 mg/mL Oral Liquid

chlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine SR 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Codimal L.A. 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Semprex-D 8 mg-60 mg Cap

Antihistamine Nasal Decongest 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

Rynatan Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Pseudo-Chlor 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Poly Hist Forte (with chlorpheniramine) 4 mg-25 mg-10 mg Tab

Dallergy-JR 4 mg-20 mg 12 hr Cap

Ry-T-12 30 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Altafed 1.25 mg-30 mg/5 mL Syrup

Rescon-Jr 4 mg-20 mg 12 hr Tab

K-Tan 60 mg-25 mg Tab

Wal-Finate-D 4 mg-60 mg Tab

Dallergy-JR 4 mg-20 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Tri-Hist 2 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

CERON 4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL Syrup

chlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine SR 12 mg-100 mg multiphase 24 hr Cap

C-Phen 1 mg-3.5 mg/mL Oral Drops

CP DEC 4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL Syrup

DiphenMax D 25 mg-10 mg Chewable Tab

chlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine SR 12 mg-120 mg 12 hr Tab

Sudal 12 Tannate 4 mg-30 mg Chewable Tab

Wal-Dryl-D Allergy & Sinus 25 mg-10 mg Tab

Ala-Hist LQ 25 mg-7.5 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid

Seradex-LA 6 mg-19 mg 12 hr Tab

Tannate Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine SR 4 mg-20 mg 12 hr Tab

Pediatex TD 0.938 mg-10 mg/mL Oral Liquid

Deconamine SR 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Deconamine 4 mg-60 mg Tab

Semprex-D 8 mg-60 mg Cap

Cold & Allergy 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

Triple Tannate Pediatric 2 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Bromaline 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

Phenyl Chlor-Tan 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Chlorex-A 4 mg-40 mg-20 mg Tab

Phenyltoloxamine PE CPM 2.5 mg-7.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid

Altafed 1.25 mg-30 mg/5 mL Syrup

Bromhist-NR 1 mg-12.5 mg/mL Oral Drops

K-Tan 4 30 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Benadryl-D Allergy & Sinus 12.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid

Chlorex-A 12 2 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

R-Tanna 9 mg-25 mg Tab

CERON Infant 1 mg-3.5 mg/mL Oral Drops

Dicel 2.25 mg-21.75 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

SILDEC-PE 4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL Syrup

CP DEC 1 mg-3.5 mg/mL Oral Drops

DiphenMax D 25 mg-10 mg Chewable Tab

Children's Cold & Allergy 1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL Oral Soln

Cold & Allergy 4 mg-10 mg Tab

Bromhist 1 mg-15 mg/mL Oral Drops

Wal-Act 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

Q-Tapp 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

Tanabid 2.2 mg-1.58 mg Chewable Tab

R-Tanna Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Bromax D 6 mg-19 mg 12 hr Tab

Novafed A 8 mg-120 mg 12 hr Cap

Bromfenex 12 mg-120 mg Cap

Dynahist ER 4 mg-60 mg 12 hr Cap

brompheniramine-pseudoephedrine SR 6 mg-60 mg Cap

Aprodine 2.5 mg-60 mg Tab

Bromaline 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

Cold & Allergy 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

Ryna-12 60 mg-25 mg Tab

Pseubrom 12 mg-120 mg Cap

Ry-T-12 30 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

D-Tann 25 mg-7.5 mg Oral Susp

Sudal 12 4 mg-30 mg Chewable Tab

Wal-tap Cold & Allergy 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL Elixir

NoHist 8 mg-20 mg Tab

Rynatan Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg Chewable Tab

brompheniramine-phenylephrine SR 6 mg-7.5 mg 12 hr Cap

C-Phen 4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL Syrup

Vazobid 10 mg-6 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Aldex D 16 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Lodrane 24 D 12 mg-90 mg Cap

Histex SR 10 mg-120 mg 12 hr Tab

PE Tann-CP Tann 4 mg-20 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Ala-Hist D 6 mg-25 mg-20 mg 12 hr Tab

Bromfed PD 6 mg-7.5 mg 12 hr Cap

Sonahist 1 mg-2 mg/mL Oral Drops

Tannate Pediatric 4.5 mg-5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Entre-B 10 mg-6 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Vazobid 6 mg-10 mg/5 mL Oral Susp

Uses:

This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms. If you are self-treating with this medication, carefully read the package instructions to be sure it is right for you before you start using this product. Some products have similar brand names but different active ingredients with different uses. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product or its use. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (including some long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

How To Use

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets or capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing. If you are using a product made to dissolve in the mouth (tablets/strips), dry your hands before handling the medication. Place each dose on the tongue and allow to dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water. Dosage is based on the product you are taking and your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed without your doctor's approval. Improper use (abuse) of this medication may result in serious harm (such as hallucinations, seizure, death). If your doctor directs you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.

Drug Interactions

The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring. To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), blood pressure medications (especially reserpine, guanethidine, methyldopa, beta blockers such as atenolol, or calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine). Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and narcotic pain relievers (such as codeine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could affect your blood pressure or cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share this list with your doctor and pharmacist to lessen your risk for serious medication problems.

Precautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, seizures, stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers, blockage), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Liquid products, chewable tablets, or dissolving tablets/strips may contain sugar or aspartame. Liquid products may also contain alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially excitation and agitation. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially dizziness, drowsiness, or urination problems. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication may pass into breast milk and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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