HISTEX SR

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Generic Name for HISTEX SR

Brompheniramine maleate 10mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg; sust-rel caplets.

Legal Classification:

Rx

Pharmacological Class for HISTEX SR

Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.

Manufacturer of HISTEX SR

Tiber Laboratories

Indications for HISTEX SR

Rhinorrhea and congestion.

Adult dose for HISTEX SR

1 caplet every 12hrs.

Children's dosing for HISTEX SR

Not recommended.

Contraindications for HISTEX SR

Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. Nursing mothers. Within 14 days of MAOIs.

Precautions for HISTEX SR

Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Increased intraocular pressure. Thyroid disease. History of bronchospasm. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C).

Interactions for HISTEX SR

Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias with digitalis. Alcohol, other CNS depressants potentiated. Guanethidine, other antihypertensives antagonized. MAOIs and tricyclics may potentiate anticholinergic effects. MAOIs and β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Tricyclic antidepressants may antagonize pseudoephedrine.

Adverse Reactions for HISTEX SR

Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, GI upset, dizziness, anxiety, weakness, insomnia, thickening of bronchial secretions, hypotension, excitability in children, respiratory depression or difficulty, palpitations.

How is HISTEX SR supplied?

Caplets—100

Related Disease:

Congestion, nasal~antihistamines/decongestants

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