What conditions does carbinoxamine and pseudoephedrine treat?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Carbinoxamine and pseudoephedrine are two different drugs combined into one medication that is used to treat colds and allergies. The carbinoxamine is an antihistamine that helps relieve allergy and cold symptoms, such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose and itching. The pseudoephedrine causes the blood vessels and mucus membranes in the nose to constrict, reducing nasal congestion. This medication is no longer available in the United States, however, it may be available elsewhere.

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