What is Sinus Allergy Maximum Strength?
Chlorpheniramine works to block the effects of histamine in your body. Histamine can cause symptoms such as sneezing and itching. It may also cause watery eyes and a runny or watery nose. Phenylephrine shrinks the blood vessels of the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages.
Sinus and allergy maximum strength is a combination medication used to treat the symptoms of a common cold or seasonal allergies. These include sneezing and runny, stuffy, or watery noses, as well as itchy, watery, or itchy eyes. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Sinus and Allergic Maximum Strength.
Side effects of Sinus and allergy Maximum strength
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately.
Sinus and allergy Maximum strength 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. (severe headaches, buzzing in the ears, anxiety, shortness of breath)
Side effects that may occur from Sinus and Allergic Maximum Strength include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
- Dry mouth or nose
- Constipation, nausea, and loss of appetite are all symptoms that can be caused by constipation.
- Memory or concentration problems;
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
If you have recently taken an MAO inhibitor (e.g. Parnate or Maventra), do not take this medicine for 14 days after doing so. Examples include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep.
Before you take this drug
Sinus and Allergy Max Strength should not be used if you have an allergy to chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, or both.
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 (phenelzine injection), rasagiline (selegiline), methylene blue injection, and others.
If you suffer from:
- Chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD, coughing up mucus, or smoking
- A blockage of the intestines or stomach;
- Kidney or liver diseases
- Heart disease or a recent heart attack?
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
- Pheochromocytoma
- Overactive thyroid gland;
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra Epiklor K-Lyte K-Phos Kaon Klor-Con Polycitra Urocit-K),
Sinus and allergy Maximum strength may harm an unborn child. If you are pregnant, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. There is no way to know if chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine can pass into breast milk or if they could harm a baby who is nursing. Antihistamines, decongestants, and other medications may also reduce breast milk production. Do not use this medication without consulting your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
This medicine may have more side effects for older adults. Phenylalanine can be found in liquid cold medicines that are artificially sweetened. Check the label of any medication to see if it contains phenylalanine if you have phenylketonuria.
How to take Sinus Allergy Maximum Strength?
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 the symptoms disappear. This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Before giving cough or cold medication to your child, always consult a physician first. Children as young as 4 years old can die from the misuse of cough medicines. Antihistamines should not be used to put a child to sleep.
Do not open, crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet or capsule. It is best to swallow it whole. If you break or open the pill, too much drug may be released. Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Do not use a regular spoon to measure liquid medicines. Use a dose-measuring cup or spoon. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a dose-measuring device.
If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you experience a headache with a fever, cough, or rash, call your doctor. Antihistamines can produce unusual results in allergy skin tests. Inform any doctor that you see about your antihistamine use. Tell the surgeon if you've taken cold medication in the last few days. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular schedule of doses since cold medicines are taken only when needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If the next scheduled dosage is near, skip any missed ones and don't increase dosage to make up for it. Doing so would only lead to further side effects than intended.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
This medication can impair your reactions or thinking. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness. Alcohol can increase the side effects of phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine.
Before using any other cold or allergy medicine or sleeping medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain sinus and allergenic maximum strength. You can take too much medication if you take 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 Sinus Allergy Max Strength, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you also use any other medications, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. When used together, some medicines can have unwanted or harmful effects. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.
This medicine can have a negative effect if taken with drugs that cause you to sleep or slow down your breathing. You should consult your doctor if you are taking Sinus Allergy Max Strength along with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, or medication for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
