Dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine

Generic name: dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine [ DEX-klor-fen-IR-a-meen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Rymed, RhinaHist, Rescon-MX, Rescon-Jr.
Dosage form: oral tablet (2 mg-10 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 28, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine?

Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Dexchlorpheniramine 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.

Dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use this medicine only to make a child sleepy.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexchlorpheniramine or phenylephrine.

Do not use dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

• asthma or other breathing disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;

• high blood pressure, heart disease;