Active ingredientDEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, water eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage and administration
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, water eyes
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not use this product
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
sedatives or tranquilizers.
When Using This product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and Ask Doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
If Pregnant or Breastfeeding
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age
1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.
Other Information
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Supplied in a tight,light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Alahist PE Tablets are dark purple, caplet-shaped, scored tablets, debossed "Poly" bisect "782" on one side and plain on the other.
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red # 27 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide
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