What is LoHist D?
Chlorpheniramine reduces the effects that histamine has on the body. Histamine can cause symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.Pseudoephedrine works as a nasal decongestant by shrinking blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages.LoHist D is a combination medication used to treat the symptoms of the cold and seasonal allergies. These include sneezing or runny noses, itchy, watery eyes, or a stuffy, runny nose.LoHist D may be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of LoHist-D
Seek immediate medical care if you have any of these symptoms: difficulty breathing, swelling in your face, lips, throat, or tongue.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Chest pain, rapid pulse, or fast heart rate
- Confusion, hallucinations, and severe nervousness are symptoms of confusion.
- Tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- Little or no urinating is acceptable.
- Easy bruising, bleeding, or unusual weakness
- Dangerously high blood pressure can cause symptoms such as a severe headache, ringing in the ears, anxiety, and shortness of breath.
In older adults, side effects like dryness of the mouth and constipation may be more common.
Lohist-D can cause the following side effects:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
- Dry mouth or nose
- Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and loss of appetite.
- Memory or concentration problems;
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report adverse effects, you can contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
If you've taken an MAO-inhibitor in the last 14 days (such as isocarboxazid or linezolid), or if your symptoms are worsened by MAO-inhibitors, do not take this medication.Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep.
Before you take this drug
You should not take this medication if you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline (tranylcypromine), and rasagiline.This medication should not be used if you have an allergy to pseudoephedrine or chlorpheniramine.
If you suffer from:
- Asthma, or COPD, is coughing with mucus or cough caused by smoking or chronic bronchitis.
- A blockage of the intestines or stomach;
- Kidney or liver diseases
- Heart disease or coronary heat disease.
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy
- Pheochromocytoma
- Overactive thyroid gland;
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra Epiklor K-Lyte K-Phos Kaon Klor Con Polycitra Urocit K),
LoHist D is not known to harm unborn babies. If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine unless your doctor has prescribed it.There is no way to know if chlorpheniramine or pseudoephedrine can pass into breast milk or if they could harm a baby who is nursing. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow down breast milk production. Do not use this medication without consulting your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.Phenylalanine can be found in artificially sweetened liquid medicines. If you have phenylketonuria, check the label of your medication.
How to take LoHist D?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use only the recommended dose. Do not exceed it. Cold medicines are usually only taken for a few days until symptoms disappear.This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Ask a doctor first before giving cough or cold medication to your child. Children as young as 4 years old can die from the misuse of cough and cold medicines.Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep.Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing.Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses.Tell the surgeon if you've taken cold medication in the last few days and if you need surgery.If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you have a headache, a cough, or a skin rash, call your doctor.The results of allergy tests may be abnormal. Inform any doctor that treats you about your antihistamine use.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular schedule of dosages since cold medicines are taken only when needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is near, skip the missed dose. Do not increase your dose to make up for the missed one.
What happens if I overdose?
For poison assistance, call 1-800-222-1222 or get immediate medical help.
What should be avoided?
This medication can affect your ability to think or react. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires you to be alert.Alcohol consumption can have side effects when taken with this medication.Before using any other allergy, cold, or sleep medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain pseudoephedrine or chlorpheniramine. You can get too much medicine by taking certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains antihistamines or decongestants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using LoHist D, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you also use any other medications, such as vitamins and herbal remedies. When used together, some medicines can have unwanted or harmful effects. The drug guide doesn't list every possible interaction.Consult your doctor prior to taking LoHist D with sleeping pills, pain relievers, muscle relaxers, or anxiety medications. You should consult your doctor before using LoHist-D in conjunction with sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
