Pheniramine and phenylephrine
Generic name: pheniramine and phenylephrine [ fen-IR-a-meen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand name: Alahist D
Dosage form: oral tablet (17.5 mg-10 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is pheniramine and phenylephrine?
Pheniramine and phenylephrine is a combination antihistamine and decongestant medicine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Pheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of pheniramine and phenylephrine may cause death in very young children.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pheniramine or phenylephrine.
Do not use pheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
asthma or other breathing disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
high blood pressure, heart disease;
an enlarged prostate and urination problems;
diabetes; or
a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old without medical advice.
How should I take pheniramine and phenylephrine?
Use exactly as directed o...
