Chlorpheniramine, Pyrilamine, and Phenylephrine

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Chlorpheniramine, Pyrilamine, and Phenylephrine

	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
	Patient Information
	Dosage Forms

Pronunciation

(klor fen IR a meen, pye RIL a meen, & fen il EF rin)

U.S. Brand Names

Rhinatate® Tablet; R-Tannamine® Tablet; R-Tannate® Tablet; Rynatan® Pediatric Suspension; Rynatan® Tablet; Tanoral® Tablet; Triotann® Tablet; Tri-Tannate® Tablet

Generic Available

Yes

Pharmacological Index

Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination

Use

Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory tract condition

Pregnancy Risk Factor

Usual Dosage

Children:

2-6 years: 2.5-5 mL every 12 hours

>6 years: 5-10 mL every 12 hours

Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

Use with caution since phenylephrine 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

Phenylephrine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution

Patient Information

May cause drowsiness. Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may worsen this effect. Use caution while driving or operating machinery.

Dosage Forms

Liquid: Chlorpheniramine tannate 2 mg, pyrilamine tannate 12.5 mg, and phenylephrine tannate 5 mg per 5 mL

Tablet: Chlorpheniramine tannate 8 mg, pyrilamine maleate 12.5 mg, and phenylephrine tannate 25 mg