Pyril DM Suspension
Generic name:phenylephrine hydrochloride, pyrilamine maleate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dosage form: oral suspension
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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Pyril DM Suspension Description
Pyril DM Suspension is an antihistamine/ nasal decongestant/antitussive combination for oral administration as a suspension. Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) of the grape-flavored, purple-colored suspension for oral administration contains:
| Phenylephrine HCl | 5 mg |
| Pyrilamine Maleate | 16 mg |
| Dextromethorphan HBr | 15 mg |
Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, grape flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sucralose, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose, xanthan gum and galloquinate.
Pyril DM Suspension - Clinical Pharmacology
Pyril DM Suspension combines the sympathomimetic decongestant effect of phenylephrine with the antihistaminic action of pyrilamine and the antitussive effect of dextromethorphan.
PHENYLEPHRINE
Phenylephrine is a decongestant which is a potent postsynaptic α-receptor agonist with little effect on β receptors of the heart. A direc...
