chlorpheniramine phenylephrine phenyltoloxamine

Sold under the brand name “Chlorex A “, Chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine-phenyltoloxamine combination medicine is indicated for the treatment of common allergy or flu symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and itching. Bear in mind that both Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines whose primary purpose is to reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine. As for Phenylephrine, it works by shrinking blood vessels in the nasal passages, thereby preventing nasal stuffiness. In order to make sure that this combination medicine will be safe for you, you need to tell your doctor about your other medical conditions (if there are any), especially if you have high blood pressure, liver/kidney/heart disease, or glaucoma. You also should tell him/her if you are pregnant or if you plan a pregnancy, because it is actually still unknown if Chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine-phenyltoloxamine combination medicine will harm an unborn baby. So, you need to ensure that it won’t before you take it. It is worth noting that stopping this medicine and contacting your doctor right away is recommended if you experience heart palpitations, painful urination, severe dizziness, or seizures. As for the common side effects, they include upset stomach, blurred vision, restlessness, and headache. According to drugs.com, this medication should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old as “death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children”.