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Children’s Sudafed Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Pseudoephedrine HCl 15mg/5mL; sugar- and alcohol-free; grape flavor; contains sodium 5mg/5mL; menthol.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Liq—4oz
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Dosage and Administration
Children
<4yrs: do not use. 4–5yrs: 5mL. 6–11yrs: 10mL. Repeat every 4–6 hours as needed; max 4 doses/24hours.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GI or GU obstruction.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Interactions
Interactions
Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Sudafed Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature
