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Brand Name : Andecon Pediatric Drops, Naldecon, Naldelate, Nalgest, Nalphen, Nalspan, Prop-A-Hist, Sinucon, Uni Decon, West-Decon
Generic Name : chlorpheniramine/ phenyltoloxamine/ phenylephrine/ phenylpropanolamine (klor fen IR a meen/fen ill toe LOX a meen/fen ill EFF rin/fen ill proe pa NOLE a meen)

Overview (Source: DrugInfoOnline)
Phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine are decongestants. They constrict blood vessels (veins and arteries). This reduces the blood flow to certain areas and allows nasal and respiratory (breathing) passages to open up. Chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine. Chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. ...
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