Alnix Plus Syrup Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL syr Cetirizine diHCl 5 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Relief of clogged nose; sneezing, runny, itchy nose; itchy watery eyes associated w/ allergic rhinitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 6-12 yr 5 mL (1 tsp) every 12 hr, 2-5 yr 2.5 mL (½ tsp) every 12 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ high BP or severe heart disease. Concomitant use w/ medicines for depression.

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Special Precautions

High BP or any type of heart problems; glaucoma; thyroid problems; diabetes; bladder problems or difficulty urinating. Patients w/ kidney or liver disease including those taking drugs that affect the liver.

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Adverse Reactions

Cetirizine diHCl: Headache, drowsiness/sleepiness, dry mouth, sore throat, coughing, bronchospasm, epistaxis, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea & vomiting. Phenylephrine HCl: Tremor, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, high BP, rapid & irregular pulse, weakness, nausea, vomiting & sweating.

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Drug Interactions

Increased toxicity w/ sympathomimetic agents (eg, epinephrine) & general anesth (eg, halothane). Hypertensive crisis w/ medicines for depression (eg, amitriptyline, imipramine, sertraline, moclobemide). Phenylephrine HCl: Decreased effect w/ adrenergic-blocking agent (eg, phenothiazine drugs, phentolamine, propranolol).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics / Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R01BA53 - phenylephrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alnix Plus Syrup syr

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Alnix Plus Syrup

Manufacturer:

Amherst Lab

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc