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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Dextromethorphan MFR: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dextromethorphan Hbr 10 Mg / Pheniramine Maleate 12.5 Mg / Phenylephrine Hcl 5 Mg In 5 Ml Oral Solution

ALAHIST DM LIQUID

Drug Facts

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 10 mg
Pheniramine Maleate.............. 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl...................... 5 mg

Antitussive

Antihistamine

Nasal Decongestant

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

runny nose
sneezing
itching of nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages

WARNINGS

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

this product

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

if you have

a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes

if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause marked drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and

children 12

years of age

and over:
2 teaspoonful (10 mL)

every 4 to 6 hours,

not to exceed 12

teaspoonfuls in a 24

hours
Children 6 to

under 12 years

of age:
1 teaspoonful

(5 mL) every 4 to 6

hours, not to exceed

6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
Children under

6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.

Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

Call 1-800-882-1041

Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).

ASK A DOCTOR