Balamine DM Syrup
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, USP 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
Purposes
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate | Antihistamine |
| Dextromethorphan HBr | Cough Suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- nasal congestion
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- relieves cough associated with the common cold
Warnings
Do not use
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem, or persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- Do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur; alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- avoid alcoholic beverages.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- new symptoms occur
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years | 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
- do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period
Other information
- do not use if tamper evident seal under cap is broken or missing
- store between 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F).
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, glycerin, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, strawberry flavor.
Questions?
call 1-800-847-1921
Manufactured by:
Ballay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Wimberley, Texas 78676