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- $Title{phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and phenyltoloxamine
- combination}
- $Subject{Amaril D Spantab Vortech decongestabs Naldecon Bristol naldelate
- Nalgest New-Decongest Major Goldline Rugby Tri-Phen-Chlor Adrenergic
- decongestant antihistamine phenylpropanolamine phenylephrine chlorpheniramine
- phenyltoloxamine upper respiratory tract infections hay fever allergies
- sinusitis inflammation sinuses constricting narrowing blood vessels nasal
- passages swelling congestion histamine chemical allergic reaction allergy}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and phenyltoloxamine
- combination
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-
- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
-
- Amaril D Spantab (Vortech)
- decongestabs (various manufacturers)
- Naldecon (Bristol)
- naldelate (various manufacturers)
- Nalgest (Major)
- New-Decongest (Goldline)
- Tri-Phen-Chlor (Rugby)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Adrenergic (decongestant) and antihistamine
-
- INGREDIENTS
-
- phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and
- phenyltoloxamine
-
- DOSAGE FORMS
-
- Sustained-release tablets (40 mg phenylpropanolamine, 10 mg
- phenylephrine, 5 mg chlorpheniramine, and 15 mg phenyltoloxamine)
- Sustained-release capsules (50 mg phenylpropanolamine, 25 mg
- phenylephrine, 12 mg chlorpheniramine, and 30 mg phenyltoloxamine)
- Oral syrup (20 mg phenylpropanolamine, 5 mg phenylephrine, 2.5 mg
- chlorpheniramine, and 7.5 mg phenyltoloxamine per 5-ml spoonful)
- Oral pediatric drops (5 mg phenylpropanolamine, 1.25 mg phenylephrine,
- 0.5 mg chlorpheniramine, and 2 mg phenyltoloxamine per ml)
-
- STORAGE
-
- Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container. This medication
- should never be frozen.
-
- USES
-
- This drug combination is used to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory
- tract infections, hay fever and other allergies, and sinusitis (inflammation
- of the sinuses).
- Phenylpropanolamine and phenylephrine belong 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 and phenyltoloxamine belong to a group of drugs known as
- antihistamines, which block the actions of histamine, a chemical released by
- the body during an allergic reaction. They are, therefore, used to relieve or
- prevent the symptoms of allergy.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- In order to avoid stomach upset, you can take phenylpropanolamine,
- phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and phenyltoloxamine combination with food or
- with a full glass of milk or water (unless your doctor directs you to do
- otherwise).
- The oral pediatric drops should be measured carefully.
- The oral syrup form of this medication should be measured carefully with
- a specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is
- not accurate enough for measuring your dosage of this medication.
- The sustained-release tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole.
- Breaking, chewing, or crushing them destroys their sustained-release activity
- and may increase the side effects.
- If you miss a dose, take it 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; reduced sweating; restlessness; 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
- an effective 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).
- If you experience dry mouth or throat, you should try chewing sugarless
- gum or sucking on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to reduce mouth dryness.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, 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, confusion, convulsions, difficult or painful urination, difficulty
- in breathing, fainting, hallucinations, headaches, loss of coordination, mood
- changes, nosebleeds, palpitations, rash, severe abdominal pain, sore throat,
- or unusual bleeding or bruising.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- This medication interacts with several other types of drugs:
- 1. Concurrent use of this medication 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 by over-the-counter (nonprescription) allergy, asthma,
- cough, cold, diet, 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, phenyltoloxamine, or any
- other antihistamine (such as azatadine, brompheniramine, carbinoxamine,
- clemastine, cyproheptadine, dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate,
- diphenhydramine, diphenylpyraline, doxylamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine,
- pyrilamine, trimeprazine, tripelennamine, and triprolidine), or to
- phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, or any other adrenergic agent (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,
- you should avoid excessive work or exercise in hot weather and you should not
- take hot baths, showers, and saunas while taking this medication.
- * This medication can cause drowsiness. Your ability to perform tasks
- that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous machinery, may be decreased. Appropriate caution should, therefore,
- be taken.
- * 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 and may cause unusual excitement or
- irritability in nursing infants.
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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.
-