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Sudafed Sinus & Cold Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 325mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per liquid cap; contains sodium 16mg/cap.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Caps—10, 20
Manufacturer
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, headache, sore throat, minor aches and pains.
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 caps every 4–6 hours as needed; max 8 caps/24hrs.
Children
Individualize.
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Contraindications
Contraindications
Within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant acetaminophen products.
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Liver disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction.
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Sudafed Sinus & Cold 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 Sinus & Cold Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Clinical Trials
See Literature
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Note
Not Applicable
Sudafed Sinus & Cold Patient Counseling
See Literature
