ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN PHENYLEPHRINE
Acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine what is acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine used for and how does it work acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine is an over-the-counter otc product used for symptomatic relief of cough and congestion acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine is available under the following different brand
Names alka-seltzer plus day cold theraflu daytime severe cold and cough tylenol cold multi-symptom daytime tylenol cold head congestion daytime vicks day quill cold slash flu alka seltzer plus day severe cold cough and flu alka seltzer plus day sinus congestion allergy and cough and alka-seltzer plus severe sinus congestion and cough dosages of acetaminophen
Dextromethorphan phenylephrine dosage forms and strengths caplet 325 milligram slash 10 milligram 5 milligrams rapid release gel cap 325 milligram 10 milligrams 5 milligrams capsule 325 milligram 10 milligram 5 milligrams oral solution 80 milligram 2.5 milligram slash 1.25 milligram 1 milliliter oral suspension 160 milligram 5 milligram 2.5 milligrams 5
Milliliters liquid 325 milligrams 10 milligram 5 mg 15 milliliters powder for solution 650 milligram 20 milligram 10 milligram packet syrup 325 milligrams 10 milligram 5 milligrams 15 milliliters dosage considerations should be given as follows symptomatic relief of cough and congestion adults and children over 12 years one packet orally every four hours
Not to exceed six doses day two cap let slash capsules orally every four hours not to exceed 12 caplet capsules day 30 milliliters liquid slash syrup orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 doses 12 tablespoons day 2 gel caps every 4 hours not to exceed 12 gel caps day children 6 to 12 years old oral suspension 10 milliliters orally every 4 hours not to exceed
50 milliliters day oral solution 4 milliliters orally every four hours as needed not to exceed 24 milliliters day children 4 to 6 years 36 to 47 pounds oral suspension 5 milliliters orally every 4 hours not to exceed 25 milliliters day oral solution 2 milliliters orally every 4 hours as needed not to exceed 12 milliliters day children under 4 years old not
Recommended what are side effects associated with using acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine common side effects of acetaminophen dextromethorphin phenylephrine include high blood pressure hypertension fast heart rate severe peripheral and visceral vasoconstriction dizziness drowsiness excitability headache restlessness tremors gastrointestinal
Disturbances anemia blood disorders neutropenia pancytopenia leukopenia bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase may increase 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 phenylephrine interactions of
Acetaminophen dextromethorphin phenylephrine include iodine guani 123 isocarboxazid linezolid phenylsene phenylsine procarbazine risagiline celegiline transdermal suphenamide saligiline transypramine acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine has serious interactions with at least 44 different drugs acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine has moderate
Interactions with at least 232 different drugs acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine has mild interactions with at least 81 different drugs barbiturates carbamazepine hydan twins isoniazid and rifampin may increase the hepatotoxic potential of acetaminophen and may decrease the analgesic effects of acetaminophen cholestyramine may decrease acetaminophen
Absorption quinidine may inhibit the metabolism of dextromethorphan increasing its toxicity adjust dose concurrent use of dextromethorphan with monoamine oxidase inhibitors maois may cause hyperpyrexia abnormal muscle movement hypotension coma and death avoid use for two weeks after stopping the mao inhibitor co-administration of dextromethorphan with subutramine
May cause serotonin syndrome concomitant use not recommended guanethidine may increase pressure response of direct-acting vasopressors like phenylephrine possibly resulting in severe hypertension water warnings and precautions for acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine warnings this medication contains acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine do not take
Alka-seltzer plus day cold theraflu daytime severe cold and cough tylenol cold multi-symptom daytime tylenol cold head congestion daytime vicks day quill cold slash flu alka seltzer plus day severe cold cough and flu alka seltzer plus days sinus congestion allergy and cough or alka-seltzer plus severe sinus congestion and cough if you are allergic to acetaminophen
Dextromethorphan phenylephrine or any ingredients contained in this drug contraindications documented hypersensitivity to the drugs within 14 days of monoamine oxidase inhibitor maoi therapy known g6pd deficiency cautions caution in elderly patients hyperthyroidism myocardial disease bradycardia partial heart block or severe arteriosclerosis when administering
Phenylephrine and hypovolemia phenylephrine use is not a substitute for replacement of blood fluids and electrolytes and plasma promptly restore with loss dilute for and administer via large vein extravasation precautions required acetaminophen hepatotoxicity 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 health care 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 use of acetaminophen dextromethorphan phenylephrine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of a health professional before using over-the-counter otc drugs
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ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN PHENYLEPHRINE Generic: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects By Medicines/Diseases
