Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine

Generic name: chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine [ klor-fen-EER-a-meen-and-soo-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Allerest Maximum Strength, Dicel, LoHist-D, SudoGest Sinus & Allergy, Triaminic Cold and Allergy, ... show all 85 brands Clorfed, Histalet, Fedahist, Tanafed, Novafed A, Chlorafed H.S. Timecelles, Codimal-LA, Kronofed-A-Jr, Dura-Tap/PD, Fedahist Timecaps, Orlenta, Chlorphedrin SR, Colfed-A, D-Amine-SR, Deconomed S.R., Pseudocot-C, Duralex, Rinade-B.I.D., Suphenamine-SR, Isophen-DF, Kronofed-A, ND Clear, Chlordrine SR, Anamine T.D., Time-Hist, Chlorafed Timecelles, Brexin L.A., Rescon-Ed, Deconamine SR, Pseudochlor, Cophene No. 2, Anaplex, Anamine, Klerist-D, Codimal-LA Half, Fedahist Gyrocaps, Deconamine, Clorfed II, Curaler, Sudafed Plus, Chlorafed, Histafed LA, Chlor Trimeton Allergy Decongestant, Aller-Chlor Decongestant, Sudogest Plus, Ryna Liquid, Genaphed Plus, Dayquil Allergy, Hayfebrol Liquid, Suphedrine Plus, Atrohist Pediatric Capsule, Triaminic Softchew Cold and Allergy, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Decongestant SR, Tavist-DA, Biohist LA, Dynahist-ER Pediatric, Pediacare Cold and Allergy, CP-Tannic, Durafed, Histade, Duotan, Mintex, QDall, Suclor, Sudafed Sinus/Allergy, Re2+30, Sudal-12, Pediox Chewable, C-Phed Tannate, De-Congestine, Sudal-12 Chewable, Sudal-12 Tannate, SudaHist, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Nose and Congestion, Duratuss DA, Neutrahist Drops, AccuHist Drops, Sudogest Cold & Allergy, SudoGest Sinus and Allergy, Dicel Chewables
Dosage forms: oral liquid (2 mg-30 mg/5 mL); oral suspension, extended release (5 mg-75 mg/5 mL); oral syrup (1 mg-15 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (2 mg-30 mg; 4 mg-60 mg); oral tablet, chewable (1 mg-15 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 29, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.