Label: ED A-HIST- chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredients (in each tablet)Purpose
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mgAntihistamine
    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal 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 the nose or throat
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • 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
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes mellitus
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    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 drowsiness
    • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
    • avoid alcoholic beverages
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
    • 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 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:1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets is 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor.
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Starch Glycolate. Contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive

  • Questions or Comments?

    Call 1-800-543-9560 Rev.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Label

    NDC 0485-0254-01

    ED A-HIST TABLETS

    Antihistamine • Nasal Decongestant

    Each tablet contains:
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 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.

    Manufactured for:
    EDWARDS
    Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Ripley, MS 38663

    100 tablets

    Principal Display Panel - 100 Tablet Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ED A-HIST 
    chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0485-0254
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE4 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (UNII: I753WB2F1M)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorbrown (WHEAT) Score2 pieces
    ShapeOVALSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code E;1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0485-0254-01100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/08/2011
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34110/08/2011
    Labeler - EDWARDS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (195118880)
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