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Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, and Phenylpropanolamine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(klor fen IR a meen, fen il EF rin, & fen il proe pa NOLE a meen)

U.S. Brand Names
Hista-Vadrin® Tablet

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination


Use

Symptomatic relief of rhinitis and nasal congestion due to colds or allergy


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 1 tablet every 6 hours


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

Use with caution since phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine are sympathomimetic amines which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution; prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia


Dosage Forms

Tablet: Chlorpheniramine maleate 6 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg, and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 40 mg


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