Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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TANAFED DP |
| Manufacturer |
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Sciele Pharma, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Dexchlorpheniramine tannate 2.5 mg, pseudoephedrine tannate 75 mg; per 5 mL; strawberry-banana flavor; alcohol-free susp. |
| Indications |
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Rhinorrhea and congestion. |
| Children |
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<2 years: not recommended. 2–6 years: 2.5–5 mL every 12 hours. 6–12 years: 5–10 mL every 12 hours. |
| Adults |
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10–20 mL every 12 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. Narrow angle glaucoma. Asthma. GI or urinary obstruction. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Ischemic heart disease. Hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Potentiates alcohol, other CNS depressants, anticholinergics. Antagonizes guanethidine, other antihypertensives. Caution with sympathomimetics. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, GI upset, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety, headache, weakness, insomnia, GU disturbances, thickening of bronchial secretions, hypotension, respiratory depression or difficulty, palpitation, excitation in children. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—4 oz, 16 oz |
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