What are Sinus and Allergy PE?
Chlorpheniramine reduces the effects that histamine has on the 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.
Combination medicine for sinus and allergy PE treats symptoms such as sneezing and runny, stuffy, or watery eyes, along with the common cold. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for sinus and allergic PE.
Side effects of Sinus and Allergic PE
If you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Please seek medical advice immediately.
Sinus and allergy PE can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Chest pain, rapid pulse, or fast heart rate
- Confusion, hallucinations and severe nervousness are hallmarks of confusion.
- Tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- Little or no urinating is acceptable.
- Easy bruising, bleeding, or unusual weakness
- Dangerously high blood pressure. (headache, buzzing in the ears, anxiety, shortness of breath)
Some of the common side effects associated with sinus and allergy PD 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
This medication should not be taken if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. 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 PD should not be used if you have an allergy to phenylephrine or chlorpheniramine.
You should not take this medication if you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (phenelzine injection), rasagiline (selegiline), methylene blue injection, and others.
If you suffer from:
- Chronic bronchitis, asthma, or COPD
- A blockage of the intestines or stomach;
- Kidney or liver diseases
- Heart disease or coronary arterial disease;
- 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 allergies 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 labels of any medication to see if it contains phenylalanine if you have phenylketonuria.
How to take Sinus and Allergy PE?
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 medications to your child, seek professional advice 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 fever, headache, cough, or skin 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 schedule for taking cold medicine, as it is only taken when needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
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 allergic PE. You can take too much medication if you take certain products in combination. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains antihistamines or decongestants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using Sinus and Allergy, 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 worsening effect if taken with drugs that cause you to sleep or slow down your breathing. Before taking Sinus and Allergy with sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, anxiety, depression, or seizure medicine, ask your doctor.
