Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate and Phenylephrine and triprolidine

• Generic Name: diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans PM

Diphenhydramine 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.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate is a combination medicine used to treat back pain that keeps you awake during your normal sleeping hours.

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

• Generic Name: phenylephrine / triprolidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prohist LQ, Histex PE, Histex-PE

Triprolidine 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.

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

The combination of phenylephrine and triprolidine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Phenylephrine and triprolidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.