Histex Dm Drug Information
Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCI, AND TRIPROLIDINE HCI
Uses of Histex Dm
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat or bronchial irritation runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage & Administration of Histex Dm
| Adults and Children 12 years of age and older: | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls (20 mL) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
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| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children under 6 years of age | Consult a doctor |
Side Effects of Histex Dm
When using this product
excitability may occur, especially in children may cause drowsiness alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition.
Warnings & Cautions for Histex Dm
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use this product If you are now taking a prescription monoamine 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 do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma a persistent or chronic cough such occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitits, or emphysema a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause drowsiness alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug Interactions with Histex Dm
Pregnancy Safety for Histex Dm
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Histex Dm
this product If you are now taking a prescription monoamine 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 do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Overdosage Information for Histex Dm
Keep out of the 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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