Monograph Details

Respiratory Tract > Cough and cold
SUDAFED SINUS & COLD
Manufacturer
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + sympathomimetic.
Generic Name
Acetaminophen 325mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per liquid cap; contains sodium 16mg/cap.
Indications
Nasal congestion, headache, sore throat, minor aches and pains.
Children
Individualize.
Adults
2 caps every 4–6 hours as needed; max 8 caps/24hrs.
Contraindications
Within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant acetaminophen products.
Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Liver disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction.
Interactions
See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized.
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
How Supplied
Caps—10, 20