Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine Drug Information
Generic name: CHLORPHENIRAMINE/PHENYLEPHRINE
Uses of Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
temporarily relieves runny nose and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies allergic rhinitis), relieves sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, itchy watery eyes, and reduces swelling of the nasal passages.
Dosage & Administration of Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period |
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| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a Doctor |
Side Effects of Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
When using this product
When using the product May cause drowsiness Avoid alcoholic beverages Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Excitability may occur, especially in children.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever.
Warnings & Cautions for Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
: Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use this product if you are now taking prescription monaimine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Do not take this product, unless directed by a doctor before use if you have A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Glaucoma, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid disease Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using the product May cause drowsiness Avoid alcoholic beverages Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Excitability may occur, especially in children. Stop use and ask a doctor if Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug Interactions with Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
Pregnancy Safety for Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
this product if you are now taking prescription monaimine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Overdosage Information for Chlorpheniramine Phenylephrine
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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