LoHist
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
(In each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, USP 2 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl Nasal decongestant
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Do not use
- 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.
- 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
- taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- 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
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24-hour period
Age | Dose |
Adults and children over 12 years of age | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 to 6 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours |
Children under 6 years of age | Ask your doctor |
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- very low sodium, contains less than 1 mg sodium per 5 mL teaspoonful
cherry flavoring, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water saccharin sodium, and sorbitol
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
LoHistChlorpheniramine Maleate / Pseudoephedrine HCl LIQUID
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