Label: MAXICHLOR PEH DM- chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated March 15, 2018

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredients (in each tablet)Purpose
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mgAntihistamine
    Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mgCough Suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 10mgNasal Decongestant
  • Uses

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

    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
    • alleviates cough to help you sleep
    • non narcotic cough suppressant for relief of cough
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • nasal congestion
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itching of the nose and throat
  • Warnings

    • Do not exceed recommended dosage.
    • a persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    Do not use this product

    • If you are 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 MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • glaucoma
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor 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 drowsiness
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    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.
    • new symptoms occur

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • Directions

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Adults and children 12 years of age and over:1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    Children 6 to under 12 years of age:½ tablet by mouth every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate

  • Questions or Comments?

    Call (352)754-8587

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 mg/18 mg/10 mg Tablet Bottle Label

    NDC 58605-103-01
    100 Tablets

    Maxichlor PEH DM

    Antihistamine • Cough Suppressant
    Nasal Decongestant

    Each tablet contains:
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg
    Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or
    missing.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 mg/18 mg/10 mg Tablet Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXICHLOR PEH DM 
    chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:58605-103
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE4 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE18 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Magnesium Stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Microcrystalline Cellulose (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore2 pieces
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code MAXICHLOR;PEH;DM
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:58605-103-01100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2018
    2NDC:58605-103-2020 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34104/01/2018
    Labeler - MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (783383011)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc.783383011MANUFACTURE(58605-103)