Ru-Hist Forte

Name: Ru-Hist Forte

RU Hist Forte Overview

RU Hist Forte is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: Substituted alkylamines, Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents, Sympathomimetics, Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations, Sympathomimetics used as decongestants, Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids, Sympathomimetics, plain, Antihistamines for topical use, Substituted ethylene diamines. For more information about RU Hist Forte see its generics Chlorphenamine, Mepyramine, Phenylephrine

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine?

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

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, pyrilamine, or to other decongestants, or if you have:

  • severe coronary artery disease;

  • diabetes;

  • overactive thyroid; or

  • asthma, pneumonia, or other breathing problems.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:

  • heart disease or high blood pressure;

  • blood circulation problems;

  • glaucoma;

  • an ulcer or obstruction in the stomach;

  • enlarged prostate;

  • bladder obstruction or other urination problems; or

  • a history of seizures.

It is not known whether chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Antihistamines can also slow breast milk production. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I take chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, extreme drowsiness, confusion, ringing in your ears, tremors, seizure, dilated pupils, vomiting, and loss of consciousness.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / pyrilamine: oral liquid, oral suspension, oral suspension extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including drowsiness and sedation have been reported.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including dryness of the mucous membranes have been reported.[Ref]

Some side effects of Ru-Hist Forte may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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