AllerDur and Methyclothiazide

• Generic Name: dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AllerDur, Deltuss DP, Rescon, SuTan, Tanafed DP, Duotan PD

Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

AllerDur is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

AllerDur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methyclothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Aquatensen, Enduron

Methyclothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Methyclothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Methyclothiazide is also used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney problems, or edema caused by using steroids or estrogen.

Methyclothiazide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.