Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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CHILDREN'S SUDAFED LIQUID |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Pseudoephedrine HCl 15mg/5mL; sugar- and alcohol-free; grape flavor; contains sodium 5mg/5mL; menthol. |
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• SUDAFED
• SUDAFED 12 HOUR
• SUDAFED 24 HOUR
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| Indications |
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Nasal congestion. |
| Children |
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<4yrs: do not use. 4–5yrs: 5mL. 6–11yrs: 10mL. Repeat every 4–6 hours as needed; max 4 doses/24hours. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GI or GU obstruction. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—24, 48, 96
12 Hour—10, 20
24 Hour—5, 10
Children's Liq—4oz |
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