Deltuss DP
Generic name:dexchlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine [ dex-klor-fen-EER-a-meen-and-soo-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Brand names: AllerDur, Deltuss DP, Rescon, SuTan
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Deltuss DP?
Dexchlorpheniramine 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).
Deltuss DP 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.
Deltuss DP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Deltuss DP if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dexchlorpheniramine or pseudoephedrine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:
asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
kidney or liver disease;
