Reme Hist DM
Generic name:pyrilamine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dosage form: liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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The Reme Hist DM 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.
DESCRIPTION:
Reme Hist DM is a sugar free, alcohol free, dye free, clear and colorless liquid with a grape flavor. Each 5mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Pyrilamine Maleate 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 7.5 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Pyrilamine Maleate is an antihistamine that occurs as a white crystalline powder, usually having a faint odor. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and chloroform, and slightly soluble in ether and benzene. The chemical name is 1, 2-ethanediamine, N-[(4 methoxyphenyl) methyl]-N: N-dimethyl-N-2- pyridinyl-, (Z)-2-butenedioate(1:1). Its structural formula is as follows:
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is an antitussive which is a salt of the methyl ether of dextrorotatory isomer of levorphanol, a narcotic analgesic. Chemically, it is 3-methoxy-17-methyl-9_, 13_, 14_morphinan hydrobromide:
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant that occurs as white or practically white, odorless crystals, having a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol. It is affected by light. The chemical name is benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-alpha[(methylamino)methyl]-,hydrochloride. Its structural formula is as follows:
Inactive Ingredients: The inactive ingredients are Citric acid, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Magnasweet, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol and Xanthan Gum.
