Time-Hist (Antihistamines/Decongestant) (Oral)
Key points
- Treats stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus congestion caused by hay fever, colds, or flu.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any antihistamine or decongestant.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Treats stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus congestion caused by hay fever, colds, or flu.
Brand Name(s):
Allegra-D, Zyrtec-D, Nalex-A, Rynatan, Bromfenex PD, Semprex-D, R-Tanna, Tanafed DP, Allerx, Bromfenex, Trinalin Repetabs, Lodrane 12D, Lodrane Liquid, Lodrane LD, Drixoral
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any antihistamine or decongestant. You should not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (such as Nardilreg;, Marplanreg;, or Parnatereg;) within the past 14 days.
How to Use This Medicine:
Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
- Completely chew the chewable tablet before swallowing it. Swallow the regular tablet, regular capsule, extended-release tablet, or extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
- If you use a powder, stir the medicine into water and drink it right away. Do not keep any unused mixture to take later.
- If you are using the Softchewreg;, you may let it melt in your mouth, or you may chew it. If you are using the dissolving tablet, let the tablet melt in your mouth.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, medicine cup, oral syringe, or medicine dropper.
- You might need to shake the oral liquid well just before you use it. Follow the directions on the label or ask your pharmacist.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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