ALAHISTDM

Manufacturer
Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Effective date
2023-02-14
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:36:40

Label at a glance#

ProductALAHIST DM
Active ingredientDEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 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 nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation 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 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

ALAHIST DM LIQUID

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful) 
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine
Antitussive
Nasal Decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • nasal congestion
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not exceed recommended dosage. 

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

this product

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

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

Do not exceed recommended dosage. 

Adults and
children 12
years of age
and over:
1 teaspoonful (5 mL)
every 4 to 6 hours,
not to exceed 6
teaspoonfuls in a 24
hours
Children 6 to
under 12 years
of age:
1/2 teaspoonful
(2.5 mL) every 4 to 6
hours, not to exceed
3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
Children under
6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Anhydrous Citric Acid, Glycerin, Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol Solution.

Questions? Comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
Call 1-800-882-1041
Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PRODUCT PACKAGING

The packaging below represents the labeling currently used.

Principal Display Panel and Side Panel for 473 mL Label:

NDC 50991-8 26 -16 

ALAHIST DM
LIQUID
 

Antihistamine • Antitussive
Nasal Decongestant


Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate........... 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 15 mg
Phenylephrine HCl.................... 7.5 mg

Strawberry Flavor 

SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
DYE FREE
/ GLUTEN FREE

Distributed by:
Poly Pharmaceuticals

Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 

16 fl oz. (473 mL) 

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.

THIS BOTTLE IS NOT TO BE DISPENSED TO CONSUMER.

Distributed by: Poly Pharmaceuticals,
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

Rev. 09/16 

PRODUCT PACKAGING The packaging below represents the labeling currently used. Principal Display Panel and Side Panel for 473 mL Label: NDC 50991-826-16 ALAHIST DM LIQUID Antihis...PRODUCT PACKAGING The packaging below represents the labeling currently used. Principal Display Panel and Side Panel for 473 mL Label: NDC 50991-826-16 ALAHIST DM LIQUID Antihis...

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
50991-826-16ML - Milliliter50991-826fb0990d8-602a-4a45-9413-5f7b3d79e9cc12016-11-08

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
50991-82650991-826-15, 50991-826-16

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