LoHist DM
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
(In each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Brompheniramine Maleate, USP 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
Brompheniramine Maleate Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl Nasal decongestant
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
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∙ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation -
∙ runny nose -
∙ sneezing -
∙ itchy, watery eyes -
∙ itching of the nose or throat -
∙ Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis. -
∙ Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Do not use
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∙ to sedate a child or make a child sleepy -
∙ 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 drug.
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∙ heart disease -
∙ high blood pressure -
∙ thyroid disease -
∙ diabetes -
∙ glaucoma -
∙ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland -
∙ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis -
∙ a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema -
∙ a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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∙ taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant -
∙ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
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∙ marked drowsiness may occur -
∙ avoid alcoholic beverages -
∙ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness -
∙ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery -
∙ excitability may occur, especially in children
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∙ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur. -
∙ cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period
Age | Dose |
Adults and children over 12 years of age | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
Children under 6 years of age | Ask your doctor |
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∙ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) -
∙ very low sodium, contains 1 mg sodium per teaspoonful (5 mL)
Benzoic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, propylene glycol, purified water saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution and strawberry flavoring
Call 1-888-527-5522 weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST or go to http://www.larkenlabs.com.
Figure 1: 16 oz Bottle Label
LoHist DMBrompheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride LIQUID
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