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Deconsal® CT
(phenylephrine hcl and pyrilamine maleate) Tannate Chewable Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Deconsal® CT (phenylephrine hcl and pyrilamine maleate tannate chewable tablets) Tannate Chewable Tablets are an antihistamine/nasal decongestant combination for oral administration as a chewable tablet.

Each Deconsal® CT (phenylephrine hcl and pyrilamine maleate tannate chewable tablets) Tannate Chewable Tablet in a grape-flavored, dye-free, mottled brown-colored, scored tablet for oral administration contains:

Phenylephrine HCl.............10 mg
Pyrilamine Maleate.............16 mg

Inactive ingredients: Calcium phosphate dibasic, compressible sugar, corn starch, grape flavor, hypromellose, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, saccharin sodium, talc, tannic acid, and xanthan gum.

See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section for further descriptive composition.

What are the possible side effects of this drug?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
  • easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  • urinating less than...

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What are the precautions when taking phenylephrine hcl and pyrilamine maleate tannate chewable tablets (Deconsal CT)?

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, seizures, stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers, blockage), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate).

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 5/5/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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