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- $Title{phenylpropanolamine and chlorpheniramine combination}
- $Subject{Allerest 12-Hour Fisons Condrin-LA Hauck Conex Forest Contac
- Smith Kline Consumer Dehist Forest Demazin Schering Drize Ascher Dura-Vent/A
- Dura Genamin Goldline Gencold Myminic My-K Labs Oragest Major Ornade
- Smith Kline French HCl maleate Cord Resaid Geneva Generics Rhinolar-Ex 12
- McGregor Ru-Tuss II Boots Triaminic Dorsey Triaminic-12 Sandoz Sandoz Trind
- Mead Johnson Nutrition Triphenyl Rugby Adrenergic decongestant antihistamine
- phenylpropanolamine chlorpheniramine upper respiratory tract infections hay
- fever allergies sinusitis inflammation sinuses constricting narrowing blood
- vessels nasal passages swelling congestion histamine allergic reaction
- allergy}
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- phenylpropanolamine and chlorpheniramine combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Allerest 12-Hour [*] (Fisons)
- Condrin-LA (Hauck)
- Conex D.A. [*] (Forest)
- Contac 12-Hour [*] (Smith Kline Consumer)
- Dehist [*] (Forest)
- Demazin [*] (Schering)
- Drize (Ascher)
- Dura-Vent/A (Dura)
- Genamin [*] (Goldline)
- Gencold [*] (Goldline)
- Myminic [*] (My-K Labs)
- Oragest T.D. (Major)
- Ornade (Smith Kline & French)
- phenylpropanolamine HCl and chlorpheniramine maleate (Cord)
- Resaid S.R. (Geneva Generics)
- Rhinolar-Ex 12 (McGregor)
- Ru-Tuss II (Boots)
- Triaminic [*] (Dorsey)
- Triaminic-12 [*] (Sandoz)
- Trind [*] (Mead Johnson Nutrition)
- Triphenyl (Rugby)
- * Available over-the-counter (without a prescription)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Adrenergic (decongestant) and antihistamine
-
- INGREDIENTS
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- phenylpropanolamine and chlorpheniramine
-
- DOSAGE FORMS
-
- Oral tablets (25 mg or 37.5 mg phenylpropanolamine and 4 mg
- chlorpheniramine)
- Sustained-release tablets (25 mg phenylpropanolamine and 4 mg
- chlorpheniramine)
- Sustained-release capsules (75 mg phenylpropanolamine and 4 mg, 8 mg, 10
- mg, or 12 mg chlorpheniramine)
- Oral syrup (12.5 mg phenylpropanolamine and 2 mg chlorpheniramine per
- 5-ml spoonful, with 5% or 7.5% alcohol)
-
- STORAGE
-
- Store this drug at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
-
- USES
-
- This drug combination is used to relieve the symptoms of upper
- respiratory tract infections, hay fever and other allergies, and sinusitis
- (inflammation of the sinuses).
- Phenylpropanolamine belongs to a group of drugs known as adrenergic
- agents (decongestants). They act by constricting (narrowing) blood vessels in
- the nasal passages, thereby reducing swelling and congestion.
- Chlorpheniramine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines,
- which block the action of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an
- allergic reaction. It is used to relieve or prevent symptoms of allergy.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- In order to avoid stomach upset, you can take phenylpropanolamine and
- chlorpheniramine combination with food or with a full glass of milk or water
- (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- The oral syrup form of this medication should be measured carefully with
- a specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon.
- The sustained-release tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole.
- Breaking, chewing, or crushing these tablets or capsules destroys their
- sustained-release activity and may increase the side effects.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness;
- dry mouth, nose, and throat; heartburn; insomnia; irritability; loss of
- appetite; nasal congestion; nausea; restlessness; decreased sweating;
- vomiting; or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body
- adjusts to the medication.
- This medication can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid
- prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps, wear protective clothing, and use
- a sunscreen.
- If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to
- reduce mouth dryness.
- If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, take the last dose of
- this medication several hours before bedtime.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- chest pain, convulsions, difficult or painful urination, difficulty in
- breathing, fainting, hallucinations, headaches, loss of coordination,
- confusion, mood changes, nosebleeds, palpitations, rash, severe abdominal
- pain, sore throat, or unusual bleeding or bruising.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- This drug interacts with several other types of drugs:
- 1. Concurrent use of it with central nervous system depressants (such as
- alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants,
- narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with
- tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
- 2. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid, pargyline,
- phenelzine, or tranylcypromine and tricyclic antidepressants can increase the
- side effects of this medication. At least 14 days should separate the use of
- this drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
- 3. The side effects of the antihistamine part of this medication may be
- increased by quinidine, procainamide, haloperidol, and phenothiazine
- tranquilizers; and the side effects of the decongestant component may be
- increased by digoxin or over-the-counter (nonprescription) diet, allergy,
- asthma, cough, cold, or sinus preparations.
- 4. The blood-pressure-lowering effects of guanethidine may be decreased
- by this medication.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially any listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to chlorpheniramine or other antihistamines (such
- as azatadine, brompheniramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, cyproheptadine,
- dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, diphenylpyraline,
- doxylamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine, pyrilamine, trimeprazine,
- tripelennamine, and triprolidine) or to phenylpropanolamine or other
- adrenergic agents (such as albuterol, amphetamines, ephedrine, epinephrine,
- isoproterenol, metaproterenol, norepinephrine, pseudoephedrine, and
- terbutaline).
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had diabetes
- mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, hiatal hernia,
- high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, obstructed bladder or intestinal
- tract, peptic ulcers, enlarged prostate gland, or thyroid disease.
- * Because this drug can reduce sweating and heat release from the body,
- avoid excessive work or exercise in hot weather, and do not take hot baths,
- showers, or saunas.
- * This medication can cause drowsiness. Exercise caution when performing
- tasks that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous machinery. Be especially careful going up and down the stairs.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The effects of this
- medication during pregnancy have not been thoroughly studied in humans. Also,
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of this
- medication pass into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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