Alahist PE
DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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, water eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Structured Monograph
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, water eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor. Warnings and cautions 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.
Monitoring
- • 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.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.