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Are Rescon Tabs an OTC Drug?

Rescon MX is a prescription medication used for the relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, cough and sneezing due to a common cold, the flu, allergies or hay fever. Rescon MX tablets are not available as an OTC drug. They are composed of 40 mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride, 8 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate and 2.5 mg of methscopolamine nitrate.

  1. Actions in the Body

    • Phenylephrine is a decongestant that constricts blood vessels in the nasal passages and treats a runny nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the amount of histamine in the body, explains Drugs.com. Histamine may cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching and tearing. Methscopolamine is an anticholinergic agent, which causes a drying effect in the nasal passages.

    Warnings

    • Rescon MX may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. Patients should avoid driving or engaging in activities that require alertness. According to Capellon.com, patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, enlarged prostate and ischemic heart disease should use the medication with caution.

    Contraindications

    • Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Rescon XM. It is also contraindicated in newborns, premature infants and children less than six years of age. Elderly patients should avoid this drug because the effects may be increased in this population.

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