POLY-HIST DM 1 mg/5mL
DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR · LIQUID · POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
POLY-HIST DM is a prescription liquid containing dexchlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan hbr at 1 mg/5mL, taken oral. Manufactured by POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC..
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- POLY-HIST DM
- Generic Name
- DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
- NDC Code (Product)
50991-271- Manufacturer
- POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- Strength
- 1 mg/5mL
- Dosage Form
- LIQUID
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Application #
- M012
- Drug Class
- Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC]; Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists [MoA]
- Marketing Start
- 04/23/2026
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose sneezing itching of nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls (10mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Warnings
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 drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause marked drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headach…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is POLY-HIST DM used for?
POLY-HIST DM contains DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. It is a liquid taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is POLY-HIST DM a controlled substance?
POLY-HIST DM is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for POLY-HIST DM?
The generic name for POLY-HIST DM is DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. There are no other listed brand versions of DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR.
What is the NDC code for POLY-HIST DM 1 mg/5mL?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for POLY-HIST DM 1 mg/5mL is 50991-271, listed by POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC..
Not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any medication decisions.
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