Chlorpheniramine/ Pyrilamine/ Phenylephrine/ Phenylpropanolamine: What Is Chlorpheniramine Pyrilamine Phenylephrine Phenylpropanolamine
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What is chlorpheniramine/ pyrilamine/ phenylephrine/ phenylpropanolamine?
Chlorpheniramine and pyrilamine are antihistamines. They block the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine and pyrilamine prevent sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.
Phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine are decongestants. They constrict blood vessels (veins and arteries). This reduces the blood flow to certain areas and allows nasal and respiratory (breathing) passages to open up.
Chlorpheniramine/pyrilamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine.
Chlorpheniramine/pyrilamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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