Quick answers
- What is Chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Suphedrine PE Sinus plus Allergy (Army and Air Force Exchange Service) lists these uses: temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes sinus congestion and pressure nasal congestion.
- Do I need a prescription for Chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started February 16, 2024. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Suphedrine PE Sinus plus Allergy · Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes sinus congestion and pressure nasal congestion
Warnings
Do not use
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.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have high blood pressure heart disease thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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 drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
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: take 1 tablet every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: do not use
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid
Questions?
1-800-426-9391
— FDA label of Suphedrine PE Sinus plus Allergy, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, effective December 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Phenagil · Gil Pharmaceutical Corp
Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Chlorpheniramine Maleate 3.5 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- itching of the nose or throat
- sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Do not use
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.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- 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 sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dose
- 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 occurs
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
| Adults and Children12 years of age and over: | take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 tablet every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in a 24 our period |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a physician. |
Other information
Other Informaton
- store at room temperature, USP
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose and Silica.
Questions?
Call 787-848-9114 Manufactured for: GIL PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. Ponce, Puerto Rico 00716
— FDA label of Phenagil, Gil Pharmaceutical Corp, effective September 2, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Giltuss D · Gil Pharmaceutical Corp
Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, syrup (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purpose Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg .... Antihistamine Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg ................ Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these Symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper-respiratory allergies: runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Do not use
to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
do not use more than directed may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosage cup for use with this product mL = milliliter
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 10 mL every 4 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years | 5 mL every 4 hours |
| Children under 6 years | Consult a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Sucralose.
Questions?
Call 1-787-848-9114, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Call your doctor for medical advice in the event of side effects. Label revised: 04/24 MANUFACTURED FOR GIL PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00717-1565
— FDA label of Giltuss D, Gil Pharmaceutical Corp, effective February 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Childrens Giltuss D · Gil Pharmaceutical Corp
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.75 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg, syrup (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purpose Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.75 mg .... Antihistamine Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg ................ Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these Symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper-respiratory allergies: runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Do not use
to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if the child is 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.
Ask a doctor before use if
the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
do not use more than directed may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
if the child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosage cup for use with this product mL = milliliter
| Children under 6 years of age | Consult a Doctor |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 5 mL every 4 hours |
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 10 mL every 4 hours |
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Sucralose.
Questions?
Call 1-787-848-9114, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Call your doctor for medical advice in the event of side effects. Label revised: 04/24 MANUFACTURED FOR GIL PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00717-1565
— FDA label of Childrens Giltuss D, Gil Pharmaceutical Corp, effective February 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Stonarhini · Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (In each tablet)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Antihistamine Phenylephrine HCl Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis).
- sneezing
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion, stuffy nose
- itchy throat
Warnings
Enter section text here
Do not use
this product
- 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 contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this priduct.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
- you may get drowsy.
- may cause excitability, especially in children.
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect.
- avoid alcoholic beverages.
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms do not improve within seven days
- symptoms are accompanied by fever
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. Prompt attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
aspartame, colloidal silicone dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum Lake, flavor, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol.
— FDA label of Stonarhini, Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., effective July 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Actidom Da · Actipharma, LLC
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL, solution (oral)
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg Phenylephrine HCL 2.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- temporarily restores free breathing through the nose
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use
in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
child has
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis Do not give this product to children who are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, without first consulting the child's doctor.
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- may cause excitability especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
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
take every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 10 mL (2 tsp). Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours |
| children under 6 years of age | consult a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, D&C Red 33, flavor, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose.
Questions?
+1-787-608-0882 You may also report serious side effects to this phone number. call weekdays from 8AM to 4 PM AST
— FDA label of Actidom Da, Actipharma, LLC, effective July 15, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg · tablet (oral) · 9 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cold and Allergy | Allegiant Health | DailyMed |
| Cold and Allergy | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Sinus and Allergy Relief PE | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Sinus and Allergy Relief PE | Topco Associates, LLC | DailyMed |
| Sinus PE and Allergy | Walmart Inc. | — |
| Sinus PE plus Allergy | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
| Sinus PE plus Allergy Maximum Strength | CVS Pharmacy | — |
| sinus plus allergy PE maximum strength | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Suphedrine PE Sinus plus Allergy | Army and Air Force Exchange Service | DailyMed |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg · tablet (oral) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Giltuss D Allergy and Congestion | Gil Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
| Phenagil | Gil Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg · syrup (oral) · 1 product
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.75 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg · syrup (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Giltuss D | Gil Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg · tablet (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Stonarhini | Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL · solution (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Actidom Da | Actipharma, LLC | DailyMed |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.5 mg/10 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/10 mL · syrup (oral) · 1 product
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg/10 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/10 mL · syrup (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Broncochem Allergy Control | Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Gil Pharmaceutical Corp5 products
- Rite Aid Corporation1 product
- Dolgencorp, LLC1 product
- Walmart Inc.1 product
- Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.1 product
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service1 product
- Allegiant Health1 product
- CVS Pharmacy1 product
- Actipharma, LLC1 product
- Dextrum Laboratories Inc.1 product
- Walgreen Company1 product
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI1 product
- Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl1 product
- Topco Associates, LLC1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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February 16, 2024 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0386-2024
Stability testing failures for one or two of the four active pharmaceutical ingredients among the finished drug products, i.e., Phenylephrine HCL, and/or Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Broncochem Cold & Flu Syrup Kids (acetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine HCl), packaged in 120 mL bottles, Made in Dominican Republic Exclusively for Global Corporation Inc, Boca Raton, FL 33187 USA, NDC 65131-098-44 — Global Corporation
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.