Poly Hist PD (old formulation)
Generic name:chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine [ KLOR-fe-NEER-a-meen, pir-IL-a-meen, FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Chlorex-A 12, Conal, MyHist-PD, Nalex A 12, Phena-Plus,
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The Poly Hist PD (old formulation) brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Poly Hist PD (old formulation)?
Chlorpheniramine and pyrilamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Poly Hist PD (old formulation) is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Poly Hist PD (old formulation) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Poly Hist PD (old formulation) if you have severe coronary artery disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, asthma, pneumonia, or other breathing problems.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Do not give this medication to a child young
