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Sinus PE Congestion

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes (Nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes (Nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions 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. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only) glaucoma (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. (Nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with fever nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes (Nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: nasal congestion sneezing (Nighttime only) runny nose (Nighttime only) temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions 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. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only) glaucoma (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. (Nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with fever nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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. Read each section carefully. Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.

Monitoring

  • 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.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only) glaucoma (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • (Nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with fever nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.