An antihistamine/decongestant formulation ('Disophrol' Syrup) for relief of symptoms in children with seasonal rhinitis.

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.