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).
Missed Dose
If you are taking this product on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
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.
Notes
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, do not share it with others. Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. Do not take this product for several days before allergy testing because test results can be affected.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, fainting, seizures.
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.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Side Effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, headache, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this product, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using the product do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations), ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating, vision changes (such as blurred/double vision). Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast/irregular heartbeat, seizure. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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