Dextromethorphan Hbr, Phenylephrine Hcl, Triprolidine Hcl
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Triponel
- Brand Names
- Triponel
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage Form
- LIQUID
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Dextromethorphan Hbr, Phenylephrine Hcl, Triprolidine Hcl Used For?
Uses helps to control the reflex that causes coughing temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic, rhinitis) temporarily relieves these symptomes due to hay fever or ther upper respiratory allergies runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneexing itching of the nose or throat
Dosage and Administration
Direcations: Do not exceed more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period or as directed by a doctor. Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over Take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age Take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 6 hours Children under 6 Ask a docotor
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you are taking a 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 you r prescirption drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers or drugs for depression or MAOI drugs. When using this product do not exceed recommended dose excitability may occur, especially in children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a beer, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
What are side effects?
Side effects are unwanted reactions that can occur when taking a medication. They range from mild (headache, nausea) to severe (allergic reactions, organ damage). Not everyone experiences side effects, and severity varies. Report any concerning side effects to your doctor.
What are drug interactions?
Drug interactions occur when a medication is affected by another drug, food, or supplement. Interactions can make medications less effective or cause dangerous side effects. Always tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you take.