Unihist: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Brompheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Indications/Uses

For antihistaminic & nasal decongestion of rhinitis, asthma & hay fever.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 tsp. Childn ½ to 1 tsp. All doses to be taken tid to qid.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism, HTN, coronary disease. Concurrent use or use w/in 2 wk of MAOIs. Difficulty in urinating due to prostate enlargement or bladder obstruction. Lower resp tract disease, brain damage, epilepsy. Pregnancy, lactation, newborn or premature infants.

Special Precautions

Glaucoma, asthma, cardiac disease, diabetes. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Large doses may precipitate seizures in epileptics.

Adverse Reactions

Severe HTN, palpitation, drowsiness, lassitude, nausea, giddiness, dry mouth, mydriasis, increased irritability or excitement. Restlessness, nervousness, insomnia.

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Drug Interactions

Actions prolonged by MAOIs. Potentiates effects of other CNS depressants. Atropine-like effects potentiated by other anticholinergics & TCAs.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations / Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R01BA53 - phenylephrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Unihist syr

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Unihist

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Unison

Marketer:

B.Grimm Pharma