What was in original dristan?

What was in original dristan?

Dristan Cold Multi-Symptom Tablets contain three active ingredients: acetaminophen, USP 325 mg (a pain reliever and fever reducer), chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg (an antihistamine), and phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg (a nasal decongestant).

What was in dristan tablets?

Active Ingredients (in each Tablet): Acetaminophen, USP (325 mg), Chlorpheniramine Maleate, USP (2 mg), Phenylephrine HCl, USP (5 mg).

Has dristan tablets been discontinued?

Dristan DM is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. For brands that may still be available, search under dextromethorphan.

What are the side effects of dristan?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/fast/pounding heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, headache, mental/mood changes, trouble sleeping, shaking (tremors), unusual sweating, unusual weakness.

What is similar to Dristan tablets?

All substitutes for Dristan Cold Tablet

• ANACOLD TABLETMagnum Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
• Gocold Plus TabletAcichem Laboratories. ₹1.5/tablet23% cheaper.
• Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg TabletAaron Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
• S-Cold 2mg/500mg/5mg TabletStallion Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
• Novacold 2mg/500mg/5mg TabletUniversal Micro Sciences.

How often can I take Dristan?

The recommended dose for adults is 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours as required for 3 days or less. This medication should not be used by children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

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How long can you use dristan?

Do not use for more than 3 days. Using Dristan Spray (oxymetazoline (nasal)) too often or for longer than you have been told may cause nose stuffiness to happen again or get worse. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed or if too much is used.