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Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine
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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
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.