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DG Health Cold and Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Dolgencorp Inc
Label updated
2009-11-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • nasal congestion
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • nasal congestion
Warnings

Do not use

  • 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 product.
  • to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age
Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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Compare to active ingredients of Actifed® Cold & Allergy

Cold & Allergy

Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Antihistamine

Phenylephrine HCl, Nasal Decongestant

Nasal Congestion

Runny Nose

Sneezing

Itchy, Watery Eyes

See New Dosing Directions

One Tablet Dose

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 456ad45f-5021-46fe-94c9-60dea9182eac · Version 1
NDC: 55910-139