V-HIST Suspension
Generic name:brompheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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V-HIST Suspension Description
V-HIST Suspension is an antihistamine/nasal decongestant combination for oral administration as a suspension.
Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) of the Bubble Gum-flavored, suspension for oral administration contains:
| Phenylephrine HCl | 10 mg |
| Brompheniramine Maleate | 6 mg |
Inactive ingredients: Acesulfame, Artificial Bubble Gum, Aspartame, Citric Acid, FD&C Red #40, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Xanthan Gum and Galloquinate.
See Dosage and Administration section for further descriptive composition.
V-HIST Suspension - Clinical Pharmacology
V-HIST Suspension combines the sympathomimetic decongestant effect of Phenylephrine with the antihistaminic action of brompheniramine.
PHENYLEPHRINE
Phenylephrine is a decongestant which is a potent postsynaptic α-receptor antagonist with little effect on β receptors of the heart. A direct action at receptors accounts for the greater part o...
