Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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PROLEX-DM |
| Manufacturer |
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Blansett Pharmacal Co., Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive + expectorant. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, potassium guaiacolsulfonate 300mg; per 5mL; pineapple-orange flavor liq; alcohol- and sugar-free. |
| Also |
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• PROLEX-DH
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| Indications |
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Nonproductive cough. |
| Children |
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<3yrs: not recommended. 3–6yrs: 1.25–2.5mL. 6–12yrs: 2.5–5mL. Both: 4 times daily as needed. |
| Adults |
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5–7.5mL 4 times daily as needed. |
| Contraindications |
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DH: increased intracranial pressure, respiratory impairment. DM: Within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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DH: Head injury, acute abdomen. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, constipation, hypotension, dizziness, drowsiness, CNS and respiratory depression. |
| How Supplied |
DH–4oz, 16oz
DM—16oz |
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