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Duohist DH
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Duohist DH

Generic name: dihydrocodeine bitartrate, chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.

Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and effective, and this labeling has not been approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs, click here.

Antitussive • Antihistamine • Decongestant

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Description

Duohist™ DH is a sugar free, alcohol free, dye free, clear, strawberry flavored liquid.

Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) for oral administration contains:

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(WARNING - May be habit forming)
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate*7.25 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate2 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride5 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Saccharin sodium, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol, Strawberry flavor and Purified water.

Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive that occurs as an odorless, fine white powder. Its chemical name is: Morphinan-6-ol, 4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17 -methyl-,(5α,6α)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:1) (salt). Its structure is as follows:

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