ProductDexbrompheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
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, watery eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage and administration
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Storage and handling
Store at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF). Supplied in a tight, light resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Dexbrompheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine HCl tablets are purple, oval shaped, scored tablets, debossed "WP" bisect "197" on one side and plain on the other.
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, watery eyes
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
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 enlargment of the prostate gland
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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 a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by doctor.
Children under 6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.
Other Information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Store at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF). Supplied in a tight, light resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Dexbrompheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine HCl tablets are purple, oval shaped, scored tablets, debossed "WP" bisect "197" 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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