title: An antihistamine/decongestant formulation ('Disophrol' Syrup) for relief of symptoms in children with seasonal rhinitis.
abstract: An open study was carried out in 30 children with seasonal allergic rhinitis to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of treatment with a dexbrompheniramine maleate (1.5 mg/5 ml) and pseudoephedrine sulphate (30 mg/5 ml) syrup formulation ('Disophrol' Syrup). Each patient was given 2.5 to 5 ml 4-times daily during the 14-day study period. Relief from signs and symptoms associated with seasonal rhinitis was evaluated on Days 7 and 14 of therapy. By Day 7, 5 patients were considered cured, 22 showed marked improvement and 3 patients had improved. At the Day 14 evaluation, 27 patients had complete clearing of signs and symptoms, 2 patients showed a marked improvement while the remaining patient was considered a treatment failure. Body weight and vital signs remained unaffected. Incidence of adverse reactions was limited to one occurrence of extreme fatigue, which did not necessitate termination of therapy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001977:Brompheniramine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011725:Pyridines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D011725:Pyridines; C015121:dexbrompheniramine; D004809:Ephedrine; D001977:Brompheniramine