ALAHIST PE- dexbrompheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

(in each tablet) Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg

Available from:

Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Dexbrompheniramine Maleate- -Antihistamine Phenylephrine Hydrochloride-- Nasal Decongestant Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: - runny nose - sneezing - itching of the nose or throat - itchy, water eyes - nasal congestion - reduces swelling of nasal passages

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

ALAHIST PE- DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE
HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this_
_labeling has not been approved by FDA. For further information about
unapproved_
_drugs, click here._
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ALAHIST PE
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
(in each tablet)
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg
PURPOSE
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate- -Antihistamine
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride-- Nasal Decongestant
USES
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever
(allergic
rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, water eyes
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages
WARNINGS
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 taking this
product.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE TAKING
SEDATIVES OR TRANQUILIZERS.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness
effect
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING
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.
DIRECTIONS
Adults and children 12 yea