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Sudafed Cold & Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 250mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, guaifenesin 100mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per liquid cap.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antitussive + expectorant + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Caps—10, 20
Manufacturer
Sudafed Cold & Cough Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, cough, minor aches and pains, fever.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 caps every 4 hours as needed; max 8 caps/24hrs.
Children
Individualize.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
Within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant acetaminophen products.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sudafed Cold & Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Liver disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Sudafed Cold & Cough Interactions
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.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
Sudafed Cold & Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Sudafed Cold & Cough Note
Not Applicable
Sudafed Cold & Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature
