Label: ALAHIST DM- dextromethorphan hbr, pheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 50991-444-15, 50991-444-16
  • Packager: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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    ALAHIST DM LIQUID

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
    Dextromethorphan HBr............... 10 mg
    Pheniramine Maleate.............. 12.5 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl...................... 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Antitussive

    Antihistamine

    Nasal Decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itching of nose or throat
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • nasal congestion
    • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • Warnings

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Do not use

    this product

    • 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 product.

    Ask a doctor before use

    if you have

    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
    • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

    if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    When using this product

    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • may cause marked drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    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 right away.

  • Directions

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Adults and

    children 12

    years of age

    and over:     		2 teaspoonful (10 mL)

    every 4 to 6 hours,

    not to exceed 12

    teaspoonfuls in a 24

    hours
    Children 6 to

    under 12 years

    of age:     		1 teaspoonful

    (5 mL) every 4 to 6

    hours, not to exceed

    6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
    Children under

    6 years of age:
    		Consult a doctor.
  • Other information

    Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

  • Inactive ingredients

    Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol

  • Questions? Comments?

    Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

    Call 1-800-882-1041

    Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALAHIST DM 
    dextromethorphan hbr, pheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50991-444
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: NYW905655B) (PHENIRAMINE - UNII:134FM9ZZ6M) PHENIRAMINE MALEATE12.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorSTRAWBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50991-444-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/08/2023
    2NDC:50991-444-1515 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/08/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/08/2023
    Labeler - Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (198449894)
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