SINUS PE PLUS ALLERGY MAXIMUM STRENGTH- chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Composition:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 4 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antihistamine Nasal decongestant - temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes sinus congestion and pressure nasal congestion - runny nose - sneezing - itching of the nose or throat - itchy, watery eyes - sinus congestion and pressure - nasal congestion

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

SINUS PE PLUS ALLERGY MAXIMUM STRENGTH- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE,
PHENYLEPHRINE HCL TABLET
CVS PHARMACY
_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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CVS 44-462
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)_
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
_PURPOSE_
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
_USES_
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic
rhinitis) or other upper
respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
sinus congestion and pressure
nasal congestion
_WARNINGS_
DO NOT USE
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
high blood pressure
heart disease
thyroid disease
diabetes
glaucoma
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
excitability may occur, especially in children
drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic beverages
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
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 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 hours.