ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN PSEUDOEPHEDRINE generic: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
What is acetaminophen dextromethorphin pseudoephedrine used for and how does it work acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine is an over-the-counter otc product used for symptomatic relief of cough and congestion acetaminophen dextromethorphin pseudoephedra is available under the following different brand names tylenol cold day non-drowsy tylenol flu
Non-drowsy maximum strength and alka-seltzer plus cold non-drowsy what are the dosages of acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine dosages of acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine capsule 325 mg 15 milligrams 30 milligrams gel cap 500 milligrams 15 milligram 30 milligrams dosage considerations should be given as follows symptomatic relief of
Cough and congestion adults based on acetaminophen component 325 milligrams orally every four to eight hours as needed not to exceed four grams slash day based on dextromethorphan component 10 to 20 milligrams orally every four to eight hours or 30 milligrams orally every eight hours not to exceed 120 milligram slash 24 hours based on pseudoephedrine component
60 milligrams orally every four hours not to exceed 360 milligrams 24 hours pediatric based on acetaminophen component 10 to 15 milligram kg slash dose oily every four to six hours as needed not to exceed five doses slash 24 hours based on the dextromethorphan component children under 6 years old ask a pediatrician children 6 to 12 years old 15 milligrams orally
Every six to eight hours not to exceed 60 milligrams 24 hours children over 12 years old 10 to 20 milligrams orally every 4 to 8 hours or 30 milligrams orally every eight hours not to exceed 120 milligrams 24 hours based on the pseudoephedrine component children under 2 years old ask a pediatrician children two to six years old 15 milligrams orally every four hours
Not to exceed 90 milligrams slash 24 hours children 6 to 12 years old 30 milligrams orally every 4 hours not to exceed 180 milligrams 24 hours children over 12 years old 60 milligrams orally every four hours not to exceed 360 mg 24 hours what are side effects associated with using acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine common side effects of acetaminophen
Dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine include irregular heartbeats palpitations convulsions dizziness drowsiness excitability tremor weakness skin rash gastrointestinal disturbances anemia blood dyscrasias neutropenia pancytopenia leukopenia bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase this document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur check with
Your physician for additional information about side effects what other drugs interact with acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine severe interactions of acetaminophen dextromethorphin phenylephrine include iodine guani 123 isocarboxazid linezolid phenylsine phenylsene procarbazine risageline sephinamide celegiline celegiline selegiline transdermal
Transypramine acetaminophen dextromethorphin pseudoephedrine has serious interactions with at least 50 different drugs acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine has moderate interactions with at least 210 different drugs mild interactions of acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine include a myotarone a centipede celecoxib chloroquine semetidine
Darafanosin desmopressin diphenhydramine droneterone eucalyptus haloperidol imatinib maravaroc marijuana nilotinib paracoxib profenizine propafenone quinocrine rinolazine reytonovir sage sertraline this document does not contain all possible interactions therefore before using this product tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use keep
A list of all your medications with you and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns what are warnings and precautions for acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine warnings this medication contains acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine do not take tylenol cold day non-drowsy
Tylenol flu non-drowsy maximum strength or alka-seltzer plus cold non-drowsy if you are allergic to acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine or any ingredients contained in this drug contraindications contraindicated in documented hypersensitivity to the drugs or within 14 days of monoamine oxidase inhibitor maoi therapy known g6pd deficiency cautions caution
In cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus prostatic hypertrophy and increased intraocular pressure when taking pseudoephedrine acetaminophen hepatotoxicity is possible in chronic alcoholics following various dose levels severe or recurrent pain or high or continued fever may indicate a serious illness contained in many over-the-counter otc products and combined
Use with these products may result in toxicity due to cumulative doses exceeding recommended maximum dose do not take dextromethorphan for persistent or chronic cough associated with smoking asthma or emphysema or if it is accompanied by excessive phlegm unless directed by a healthcare provider dextromethorphan may slow the breathing acetaminophen risk for rare
But serious skin reactions that can be fatal these reactions include stevens-johnson syndrome sjs toxic epidermal necrolysis ten and acute generalized examples pustulosis agep symptoms may include skin redness blisters and rash pregnancy and lactation no information is available regarding the use of in pregnant or breastfeeding women pregnant or breastfeeding
Patients should seek the advice of a health professional before using over-the-counter otc drugs
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