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Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: ED-A-HIST DM

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL

About This Medication

Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Chlorpheniramine Maleate -
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide -
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride -

Indications & Usage

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages

Dosage & Administration

Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. 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 & Precautions

Frequently Asked Questions

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages

Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. 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 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 Do not use this product, unless directed by a doctor, if you have a breathing problem such …

Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.