Ru-Hist-D

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Brand Names: U.S.: Ru-Hist-D

Uses

It is used to ease allergy signs.
It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Pyrilamine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.

Dosing

How to take
This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.

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