Drug class
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists [MoA]; Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.
Dosage & administration
Directions Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 to 6 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours Children under 6 years of age Ask your doctor
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (In each 5 mL teaspoonful) Chlorpheniramine Maleate, USP 2 mg Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients grape flavoring, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water saccharin sodium, and sorbitol