What is the main ingredient in drixoral?

Dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (trade name Drixoral) is a combination medication that contains the antihistamine dexbrompheniramine maleate and the decongestant pseudoephedrine sulfate.

What happens if you take too much drixoral?

signs of too much medication (CNS depression; e.g., slurred speech, unclear thinking, blurred vision, decreased coordination, decreased sensitivity to pain, or sleepiness) signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)

What type of medicine is drixoral?

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (soo doe e FED rin) is a decongestant. It is used to treat congestion of the nose or sinuses.

What does Benadryl do for sinuses?

Extra Strength BENADRYL TOTAL® Allergy & Sinus is specially formulated to provide fast, effective relief of your allergy symptoms PLUS effective relief of your sinus congestion and pain. Provides fast, effective symptom relief from allergies and allergic reactions: Sneezing. Runny nose.

Is drixoral a decongestant?

What is Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy? Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

What are the side effects of drixoral nasal spray?

Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can you get addicted to saline nasal spray?

Are decongestant nasal sprays addictive? Yes. These sprays can cause a so-called “nasal spray addiction” in some people. This often occurs when a person uses the decongestant nasal spray too frequently or for too long.

Can you get addicted to Oxymetazoline?

The most popular OTC nasal sprays use many of the same chemically active ingredients such as Phenylephrine, Xylometazoline and the most popular Oxymetazoline. Not only are these chemicals bad for your body, but they can also lead to addiction and recurring symptoms that worsen over time.

Does drixoral expire?

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.