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Alkaloids |
| Chlorpheniramine,
Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, and Belladonna
Alkaloids |
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| U.S. Brand
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| Atrohist® Plus; Phenahist-TR®;
Phenchlor® S.H.A.; Ru-Tuss®;
Stahist® |

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Available |
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Yes |

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| Synonyms |
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Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, and Belladonna Alkaloids;
Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, and Belladonna
Alkaloids |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Cold Preparation |

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| Use |
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Relief of symptoms resulting from irritation of sinus, nasal, and upper
respiratory tract tissues, including nasal congestion, watering eyes, and
postnasal drip; this product contains anticholinergic agents and should be
reserved for patients who do not respond to other
antihistamine/decongestants |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Children greater than or equal to 12 years and Adults: Oral: 1 tablet morning
and evening, swallowed whole |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine & phenylephrine are
sympathomimetic amines which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor
response |

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia
Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine: Up to 10% of patients could experience
tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet, sustained release: Chlorpheniramine 8 mg, phenylephrine 25 mg,
phenylpropanolamine 50 mg, hyoscyamine 0.19 mg, atropine 0.04 mg, and
scopolamine 0.01 mg |

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