Drixoral Cold Allergy

Dexbrompheniramine + Pseudoephedrine

Dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (trade name Drixoral) is a combination medication that contains the antihistamine dexbrompheniramine maleate and the decongestant pseudoephedrine sulfate. It was used to treat symptoms associated with allergies and colds such as itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, and sneezing. Because it contains pseudoephedrine, its purchase in the United States was severely restricted by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 over fears...

This is a green 12 hour extended release pill. I have to sign for them at the pharmacy. I can't get them off the shelf anymore. Lately they have been out of them & that is all they tell me. What is going on with them? I have been to several pharmacies with the same results. They are the only thing I have found that truly works for my sinus allergy problems. ## Since it contains Pseudoephedrine, which has become such a problem and the reason that mandated these types of products be kept behind the counter, the company has decided to discontinue its manufacture. There are other products available that contain the same ingredients, so your pharmacist should be able to recommend a suitable alternative. ## Some people make methamphetamine with these kinds of OTC meds, which is why th...

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Acetaminophen + Dexbrompheniramine + Pseudoephedrine

Dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (trade name Drixoral) is a combination medication that contains the antihistamine dexbrompheniramine maleate and the decongestant pseudoephedrine sulfate. It was used to treat symptoms associated with allergies and colds such as itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, and sneezing. Because it contains pseudoephedrine, its purchase in the United States was severely restricted by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 over fears...

I would like to find out about the availability of Drixoral Cold and Allergy pills. They are round little green pills. ## It is no longer available in the U.S., but I understand that it's said to still be available in Canada. Learn more Drixoral details here. Have you tried seeing if you can order it somewhere? ## I NEED TO FIND DRIXORAL COLD AND ALLERGY TABLETS. CAN YOU HELP ME LOCATE THEM IN THE U S A . THANKS AL ## another company is going to begin selling Daxophed-D tablets in the last quarter of 2014. It has the same ingredients as Drixoral. The company is KVK-Tech, inc. They are planning on having it available in October 2014 ## Where? ## Yes, Where please. I am looking as well. Without having to go to Canada. ## Reading this thread... Yes! Where? This is the only product that...

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Great news! I have FINALLY found the substitute for Drixoral Cold & Allergy and wish someone had told me before I had to suffer with allergy symptoms for so long. It's a combination of one Mucinex DM tablet and one Aleve-D Sinus & Cold tablet; take one of each at the same time and within an hour you'll feel like a brand new person! Mucinex DM is an OTC expectorant and cough supressant and Aleve-D (an extended release medicine) can be found behind the counter (you have to ask for it and show ID), but I found both at Walmart. I know the name brands cost more, but do not bother buying substitutions because they simply will not work; since Drixoral has not been available, I already have tried soooooo many that didn't help at all. Good Luck and I hope this works as well f...

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I wrote the company that makes Drixoral several months ago and they recommended Claritin D. It doesn't work nearly as well as Drixoral. I can't stand the sick feeling or bad allergy symptoms I have without Drixoral. ## I have had success with ClaratinD 12 hour(it has pseudophedrine sulfate) and Wal mart's Equate children's cough & cold DM elixer (it has Brompheniramine maleate) I could not find any product with dexbrompheniramine maleate in it but the brompheniramine maleate seams to work. I have been taking Drixorl Cold & Allergy for over 20 years. When I could no longer get it I was so sick I could not get out of bed most days. Do you think we are addicted to Drixoral? These symptoms sound like what drug addicts go through when they can't get a fix. My husb...

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It's looking like a lack of control over good manufacturing processes is what led to the shortage of Drixoral. Schering-Plough recalls Drixoral Cold & Allergy TABLETS REASON: cGMP Deviations (by mfr Actavis) Looks like Actavis has a history of this for many years. (Google search link using Actavis cGMP Deviations) I'd guess Schering-Plough and the FDA dropped the ball on this one.

Is there any over the counter Rx containing these active ingredients in the U.S.A.? It used to be under the name of Drixoral Cold & Allergy & It worked great at relieving my allergies but just like so many other things that worked the government took it off the market. ## Hello, Adam! How are you? No, I'm sorry, but there is nothing currently available that contains these ingredients. Have you tried the other options that are available?

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Where can I obtain some Dexbrompheniramine or Drixoral? ## The manufacturer "merck pharmaceuticals" posted on their webpage, the following information regarding Drixoral: "We are no longer manufacturing Drixoral Cold and Allergy in the United States. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and can offer the following alternatives: CLARITIN D-12 CLARITIN D-24 Questions or Comments: 1-800-317-2165" With that said, you may have to end up turning towards various Canadian pharmacies to obtain some Drixoral. Raw honey would also be helpful if you're managing low to below moderate level allergies. But if you really want a potent natural remedy, raw honey, mixed with a few grams of ginger and garlic paste, is a potential preparation against hundreds of diseases...

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