Chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine
Generic name: chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen, METH-skoe-POL-a-meen, FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: AH-Chew II, Sinodec, Extendryl SR, Prehist D, Extendryl Chews,
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Dosage forms: oral tablet, chewable (2 mg-1.25 mg-15 mg); oral tablet, extended release (8 mg-1.25 mg-20 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine?
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.
Methscopolamine reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the
