Ed A-Hist DM

Uses .

[ chlorpheniramine ]

antihistamine for relieving allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose/throat

[ dextromethorphan ]

antitussive for suppressing cough

[ phenylephrine ]

decongestant for reducing nasal/sinus stuffiness

Dosing .

6-11 yo

[ oral tablet ]

Dose: 1/2 tab PO q4h prn; Max: 3 tabs/24h

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 2.5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 15 mL/24h

12 yo and older

[ oral tablet ]

Dose: 1 tab PO q4h prn; Max: 6 tabs/24h

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 30 mL/24h

renal considerations

[ chlorpheniramine; dextromethorphan; phenylephrine ]

renal impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo

HD/PD: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo

hepatic considerations

[ chlorpheniramine; dextromethorphan; phenylephrine ]

hepatic impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo