Acetaminophen / Dexchlorpheniramine / Pseudoephedrine
This combination medication contains three active ingredients that work together to provide relief from multiple cold and allergy symptoms. Acetaminophen reduces fever and alleviates minor aches and pains, while dexchlorpheniramine addresses allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Pseudoephedrine acts as a decongestant to help relieve nasal and sinus congestion.
A multi-symptom cold and allergy relief medication combining a pain reliever, antihistamine, and decongestant.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008706
- Generic
- Acetaminophen / Dexchlorpheniramine / Pseudoephedrine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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This medication is typically used to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, flu, or allergic rhinitis, including fever, headache, minor body aches, sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, and nasal/sinus congestion.
Acetaminophen works as an analgesic and antipyretic in the brain to reduce pain perception and fever. Dexchlorpheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine that blocks histamine receptors, reducing allergic symptoms. Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic decongestant that constricts blood vessels in the nasal passages, reducing swelling and congestion.
This medication may cause drowsiness; avoid operating machinery or driving until you know how it affects you. Do not use with alcohol or other sedatives. Those with certain medical conditions (heart disease, hypertension, thyroid disorders, glaucoma, enlarged prostate) should consult a healthcare provider before use. Do not exceed recommended doses, as acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Pseudoephedrine availability may be restricted in some regions due to its use in illicit drug synthesis.
Official drug label
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