LOHIST PEB DM- brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
Larken Laboratories, Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredients
In each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful)
Brompheniramine Maleate, USP 4 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
- 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
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
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 two 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period
Age | Dose |
Adults and children over 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonsful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1/2 teaspoonsful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours |
Children under 6 years of age | Ask your doctor |
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- very low sodium, contains 1 mg sodium per teaspoonful (5 mL)
Inactive Ingredients
Benzoic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, propylene glycol, purified water saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution and strawberry flavoring
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Figure 1: 16 oz Bottle Label
Larken Laboratories, Inc.