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| Pronunciation |
 (klor
fen IR a meen & fen il proe
pa NOLE a meen) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Allerest® 12 Hour Capsule [OTC]; A.R.M.® Caplet [OTC]; Chlor-Rest® Tablet [OTC]; Demazin® Syrup [OTC]; Genamin® Cold Syrup [OTC]; Ornade® Spansule®; Resaid®; Rescon Liquid [OTC]; Silaminic® Cold Syrup [OTC]; Temazin® Cold Syrup [OTC]; Thera-Hist® Syrup [OTC]; Triaminic® Allergy Tablet [OTC]; Triaminic® Cold Tablet [OTC]; Triaminic® Syrup [OTC]; Tri-Nefrin® Extra Strength Tablet [OTC]; Triphenyl® Syrup [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Phenylpropanolamine and Chlorpheniramine |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, and itchy or watery eyes due to the common cold or allergic rhinitis |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children <12 years: 5 mL every 3-4 hours Children >12 years and Adults: 1 capsule every 12 hours or 5-10 mL every 3-4 hours |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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May be administered with food or water |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia Phenylpropanolamine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution; prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia |
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| Patient Information |
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May cause drowsiness. Alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this product. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Swallow capsule whole, do not crush or chew |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule, sustained release: Chlorpheniramine maleate 12 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 75 mg Liquid: Triphenyl®, Genamin®: Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 6.25 mg per 5 mL Demazin®, Rescon®, Silaminic®, Temazin®, Thera-Hist®: Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 12.5 mg per 5 mL Syrup: Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 12.5 mg per 5 mL Tablet: Triaminic® Cold: Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 12.5 mg Chlor-Rest®: Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 18.7 mg A.R.M.®, Triaminic® Allergy, Tri-Nefrin® Extra Strength: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 25 mg Tablet, sustained release: Chlorpheniramine maleate 12 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 75 mg |
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