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Desenfriol-D

Dosage form: tablet
Ingredients: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 0.002g in 1g, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.005g in 1g, ACETAMINOPHEN 0.5g in 1g
Labeler: Salimex, S.A.
NDC code: 53666-417

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 20, 2024.

Desenfriol-D

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2.0 mg

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 mg

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • headache
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • nasal congestion
  • runny nose and sneezing
  • minor aches and pains
  • temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever:
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • helps clear nasal passages
  • helps decongest sinus openings and passages

Warnings
  • Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash
  • If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or 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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur

These could be signs of a serious condition.otc

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

adults and children 12 years and over

  • take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours
  • swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
  • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours

children under 12 years

  • ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red 40, flavors, glycerin, microrocrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum

Desfriol-D

DESENFRIOL-D 
chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride, acetaminophen tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53666-417
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (CHLORPHENIRAMINE) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE0.002 g  in 1 g
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE0.005 g  in 1 g
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN0.5 g  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
WATER 
SORBITOL 
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID 
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SUCROSE 
GLYCERIN 
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
XANTHAN GUM 
D&C RED NO. 33 
Product Characteristics
ColorblueScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize18mm
FlavorImprint CodePME
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:53666-417-0130 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX
10.05 g in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34110/18/2017
Labeler - Salimex, S.A. (589201581)
Registrant - Salimex, S.A. (589201581)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Bayer de México, S.A. de C.V.588165709manufacture(53666-417)

Revised: 03/2020
 
Salimex, S.A.

Further information

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