PHENYLEPHRINE CHLORPHENAMINE

Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine is a medication that contains Phenylephrine HCl, a decongestant and Chlorphenamine Maleate, a medicine for allergy.

Phenylephrine HCl, a nasal decongestant, clears obstruction in the air passages and nasal sinuses because of congestion, enabling breathing easier. It likewise lessens postnasal drip.

Chlorphenamine Maleate is an anti-allergy and alleviates symptoms of hypersensitivity, for example, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes.

Uses

Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine is used in the following:

Relief of clogged nose, itchy and watery eyes
Sneezing, headache, body aches and fever associated with flu
Common cold
Alergic rhinitis
Sinusitis
Other minor respiratory tract infections

Warnings

Do not give Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine to people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
High blood pressure
Severe heart disease
Anemia
Kidney or liver disease
Pregnancy and lactation
Concomitant use with aspirin or other NSAIDs
Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Nasal polyps or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
Suffering from stomach ulcers
Bleeding or other stomach problems
History of stroke
Heart attack
Congestive heart failure
Right before or after heart surgery

Side Effects

Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine may have the following side effects:

Tremor
Restlessness
Anxiety
insomnia/sleeplessness
Nervousness
Dizziness
Increased blood pressure
Palpitation
Arrhythmia
Weakness
Respiratory distress and pallor
Sleepiness/drowsiness
Skin rashes
Hypersensitivity
Change in number of WBC and platelets
Minor stomach and intestinal disturbances

Precautions

Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine may have the following side effects:

Tremor
Restlessness
Anxiety
insomnia/sleeplessness
Nervousness
Dizziness
Increased blood pressure
Palpitation
Arrhythmia
Weakness
Respiratory distress and pallor
Sleepiness/drowsiness
Skin rashes
Hypersensitivity
Change in number of WBC and platelets
Minor stomach and intestinal disturbances

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Sweating
Stomach/abdominal pain
Extreme tiredness
Agitation
Confusion
Flushing
Hallucinations
Yellowing eyes/skin
Dark urine
Seizures

Available Brands:

Bioflu/Bioflu Non-Drowsy, Bronchofen, Coldzep, Cortal Flu, Decolgen Forte/Decolgen No-Drowse, DDisudrin, Dr. Meyer’s Coldaflu Plus, Koldeen, Neozep, Neozep Forte/Neozep Non-Drowsy