FDA Label for Alahist Dm
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- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Alahist Dm Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
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ALAHIST DM LIQUID
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 10 mg
Pheniramine Maleate.............. 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl...................... 5 mg
Purpose
Antitussive
Antihistamine
Nasal Decongestant
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
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do Not Use
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
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
if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When Using This Product
- 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
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and
children 12 years of age and over: | 2 teaspoonful (10 mL)
every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hours |
| Children 6 to
under 12 years of age: | 1 teaspoonful
(5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
| Children under
6 years of age: | Consult a doctor. |
Other Information
Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol
Questions? Comments?
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).
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