Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine

Generic name: pseudoephedrine and triprolidine [ soo-doe-e-FED-rin-and-try-PROE-li-deen- ]
Brand names: Aphedrid, A-Phedrin, Aprodine, Histafed, Vi-Sudo, ... show all 40 brands Wal-Act, Actifed, Allercon, Allerfrim, Genac, Triafed, Triposed, Allerphed, Triofed, Actedril, Atridine, Atrofed, Atrogen, Hista-Tabs, LA Nasal Decongestant, Ridifed, Tri-Sudo, Triphed, Triptifed, Actagen, Allerfrin, Altafed, Biofed-PE, Triacin, Ritifed, Actacin, Triacting, Trisofed, Pseudocot-T, Zymine-D, Zymine DXR, Tripohist D, Pediatex TD, Hist-PSE, Trip-PSE
Dosage forms: oral liquid (10 mg-0.938 mg/mL); oral syrup (30 mg-1.25 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (60 mg-2.5 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 14, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is pseudoephedrine and triprolidine?

Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine is a combination antihistamine and decongestant medicine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of pseudoephedrine and triprolidine may cause death in very young children.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or triprolidine.

Do not use pseudoephedrine and triprolidine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• asthma or other breathing disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;

• high blood pressure, hear