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Dexchlorpheniramine

Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy

Drug FactsLabel updated 2026-01-08

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy
How to take it
Do not exceed recommended dosage.

What it is used for

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes ■ nasal congestion ■ reduces swelling of nasal passages

What it does

  • Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg - Antihistamine
  • Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg - Nasal Decongestant

How to take it

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

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 ■ heart disease ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ diabetes mellilus ■ difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland 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 drowsiness ■ alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect ■ avoid alcoholic beverages ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur ■ symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever ■ new symptoms occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Dexchlorpheniramine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexchlorpheniramine

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Dexchlorpheniramine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexchlorpheniramine

AMA 11th

Dexchlorpheniramine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexchlorpheniramine

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