Allanhist PDX Drops

Name: Allanhist PDX Drops

What is the most important information I should know about Allanhist PDX Drops (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

What other drugs will affect this medicine?

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

What are some other side effects of this drug?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Dizziness.
  • Feeling nervous and excitable.
  • Not able to sleep.
  • Feeling sleepy.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Some side effects of Allanhist PDX Drops may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 1 mg-3 mg-12.5 mg/mL oral liquid
1 to 3 months: 0.125 to 0.25 mL orally 4 times daily.
4 to 6 months: 0.25 to 0.5 mL orally 4 times daily.
7 to 11 months: 0.375 to 0.75 mL orally 4 times daily.
12 to 24 months: 0.5 to 1 mL orally 4 times daily.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 1 mg-5 mg-12 mg/mL oral liquid
2 to 5 years: 1 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours.
6 to 12 years: 2 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 3 mg-15 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral syrup:
2 to 5 years: 1.25 to 2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
6 to 11 years: 2.5 to 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
12 years or older: 5 to 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 3 mg-30 mg-50 mg/5 mL oral syrup:
6 to 11 years: 2.5 mL every 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily
12 years or older: 5 mL every 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 4 mg-20 mg-20 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
12 years or older: 5 to 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 4 mg-20 mg-40 mg oral tablet:
6 to 11 years: 1/2 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 3 tablets daily.
12 years or older: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 6 tablets daily.

Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/PSE 8 mg-60 mg-90 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 1.25 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 2 doses daily.
6 to 11 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 2 doses daily.
12 years or older: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 2 doses daily.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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