Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Pyrilamine

Category: Allergies, Cough & Cold



Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Pyrilamine Overview

Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] The medication takes effect within 2 hours and lasts for about 4-6.[2] Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness.[2] Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.[2] It is a first-genera...

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Ru-hist discontinued

I have tried to find specifics as to why this medication was discontinued, with no results. I am a life time suffer of sinusitis and for 3 solid years, this is the only medication that kept me OFF of continuous antibiotics for sinus infections. My insurance won't pay for sinus surgery and I have tried virtually EVERYTHING on the market. Nothing works like the Ru-hist Forte did. Can someone help me? ## I'm sorry that you're having such issues, that's awful. From what I can find, it seems that it was due to the Pyrilamine in it, it's just been replaced with newer antihistamines that have been shown to be more effective and to cause less side effects. Thus, it was no longer selling well and the manufacture of it has been discontinued. Have you talked to your doctor to s...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Pyrilamine
  • Liquid: 2mg/5ml + 7.5mg/5ml + 12.5mg/5ml
  • Suspension: 2mg + 5mg + 12.5mg, 2mg/5ml + 10mg/5ml + 10mg/5ml, 2mg/5ml + 5mg/5ml + 12.5mg/5ml
  • Suspension, Extended Rele: 2mg/5ml + 5mg/5ml + 12.5mg/5ml
  • Tablet: 8mg + 25mg + 25mg
  • Tablet, Extended Release: 2mg + 10mg + 10mg, 4mg + 10mg + 25mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Pyrilamine: (1 result)

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  • 50991-405 Poly Hist Oral Liquid by Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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