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Cold and Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2019-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg

Purpose

Nasal Decongestant
Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, and these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings

Do Not Use

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxadise 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • may cause excitability, especially in children
  • may cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness 
  • avoid alcoholic beverages and use caution  when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor

Other Information
  • store at room temperature
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or open
Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7af63769-fa56-4f1f-a2ad-5b4c108c8e4f · Version 3
NDC: 69168-406