Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine and Xtrelus

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Chlorex A, Nalex-A, NoHist-A, West-Decon M, Comhist, Comhist LA, Q-Hist LA, Chlortox, Linhist-LA, C-Hist-SR, Nalex-A SR, Coldex, Rhinacon A

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xtrelus

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking this medicine (Xtrelus) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given this medicine (Xtrelus) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.