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Ed A-Hist DM
chlorpheniramine/ dextromethorphan/ phenylephrine
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