MAXICHLOR PEH DM- chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INN (International Name):

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Composition:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 4 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold - alleviates cough to help you sleep - non narcotic cough suppressant for relief of cough - itchy, watery eyes - nasal congestion - runny nose - sneezing - itching of the nose and throat

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MAXICHLOR PEH DM- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN
HYDROBROMIDE, AND
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
MCR AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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MAXICHLOR PEH DM
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)_
_PURPOSE_
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg
Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg
Cough
Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10mg
Nasal
Decongestant
US ES
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever
(allergic rhinitis) or other
upper respiratory allergies:
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a
cold
alleviates cough to help you sleep
non narcotic cough suppressant for relief of cough
itchy, watery eyes
nasal congestion
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose and throat
WARNINGS
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE.
a persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
If you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
(certain drugs for depression,
psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for
two weeks after stopping the
MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains MAOI,
ask a doctor or pharmacist
before taking this product.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
glaucoma
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the 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 marked drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machiner