Generic name:chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Actifed Cold & Allergy, Allan Tannate Pediatric, Allerest PE, BP Allergy JR, ChlorTan D,
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Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Phenagil?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Phenagil is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.
Phenagil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Phenagil if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as
