Alahist D

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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, watery eyes  nasal congestion  reduces swelling of nasal passages Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age Children under 6 consult a doctor 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours Warnings and cautions WARNINGS Do not exceed recommended dosage. 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 a doctor if  nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur  symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.