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Chlo Hist

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2019-01-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLOPHEDIANOL HYDROCHLORIDE · DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Chlophedianol Hydrochloride 12.5 mg

Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 1 mg

Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine

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Uses A nonnaracotic cough suppressant and antihistamine for the temporary relief of:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

  • May cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect.  Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product.  Do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, without first consulting your doctor.  Use caution when diving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizes may increase the drowsiness effect
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

Label information

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.

Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and children
12 years of age
and over:
2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL)
every 6 hours, not to
exceed 4 doses 
in 24 hours
Children 6 to under
12 years of age:


1  teaspoonful
(5 mL) every 6 hours,
not to exceed 4
doses in
24 hours
Children under 6
years of age:
Consult a Physician.

Other information

Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)

Inactive ingredients

Citric Acid, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.

Questions? Comments?

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.  Call 1-423-493-9170 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Chlophedianol Hydrochloride, Dexbrompheniramine Maleate

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bca1807a-6040-4001-bce4-57c48e647ded · Version 1
NDC: 50090-3998