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

Pronunciation
(klor fen IR a meen, fen il proe pa NOLE a meen, & deks troe meth OR fan)

U.S. Brand Names
Triaminicol® Multi-Symptom Cold Syrup [OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive


Use

Provides relief of runny nose, sneezing, suppresses cough, promotes nasal and sinus drainage


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Warnings/Precautions

Research on chicken embryos exposed to concentrations of dextromethorphan relative to those typically taken by humans has shown to cause birth defects and fetal death; more study is needed, but it is suggested that pregnant women should be advised not to use dextromethorphan-containing medications


Usual Dosage

Oral:

Adults: 10 mL every 4 hours


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia

Dextromethorphan: No effects or complications reported

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


Patient Information

May cause drowsiness. Alcohol, sedative or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this product.


Dosage Forms

Liquid: Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 12.5 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg per 5 mL


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