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| Phenyltoloxamine,
Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine, and
Pheniramine |
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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Poly-Histine-D®
Capsule |

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| Generic
Available |
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Yes |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Cold Preparation |

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| Use |
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Treatment of nasal congestion |

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| Adverse
Reactions |
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See individual agents |

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| Drug
Interactions |
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See individual agents |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Adults: One capsule every 8-12 hours |

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

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Phenylpropanolamine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia,
palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution
Pyrilamine: No effects or complications reported
Pheniramine: No effects or complications reported |

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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Phenyltoloxamine citrate 16 mg, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 50
mg, pyrilamine maleate 16 mg, and pheniramine maleate 16
mg |

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