Rynatan
Generic name:phenylephrine tannate and chlorpheniramine tannate
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
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The Rynatan brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Description
Rynatan® Tablets are an antihistamine/nasal decongestant combination. Each tablet contains:
Phenylephrine Tannate 25 mg
Chlorpheniramine Tannate 9 mg
Other ingredients: corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polygalacturonic acid, povidone, talc.
Clinical Pharmacology
Rynatan® Tablets combine the sympathomimetic decongestant effect of phenylephrine with the antihistaminic action of chlorpheniramine.
Indications and Usage
Rynatan® Tablets are indicated for symptomatic relief of the coryza and nasal congestion associated with the common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and other upper respiratory tract conditions. Appropriate therapy should be provided for the primary disease.
Contraindications
Rynatan® Tablets are contraindicated for newborns, nursing mothers and patients sensitive to any of the ingredients or related compounds.
Warnings
Use with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy. Use with caution or avoid use in patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or within 14 days of stopping such treatment. This product contains an antihistamine which may cause dro