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Congestac Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Guaifenesin 400mg; pseudoephedrine HCl 60mg; per caplet.
Pharmacological Class
Expectorant + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Caplets—12, 24
Manufacturer
Congestac Indications
Indications
Nasal, sinus and chest congestion.
Congestac Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 caplet every 4–6 hours; max 4 caplets/24 hours.
Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–12yrs: ½ caplet every 4–6 hours; max 2 caplets/24 hours.
Congestac Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Congestac Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Congestac Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders.
Congestac Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Congestac Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.
Congestac Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
Congestac Clinical Trials
See Literature
Congestac Note
Not Applicable
Congestac Patient Counseling
See Literature
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