Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

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Daytime or night time use


Is it ok to take during the day??
by Chris in United States, 02/08/2013

Difference between 30 mg and 120 mg


What is the difference
by Don in Sacramento, ca, 02/17/2012

accidental overdose of Pseudoephedrine


What should I expect to see in case of accidental overdose of 240 mg. pseudoephedrine hydrochloride extended release tabs in person who weighs 230 pounds, sensitive to most meds, and also takes zoloft 100mg every morning and Norvasc 5mg every evening?...
by Carla in Glendale, AZ, 08/12/2006

Breast feeding


Hi, My sister is breast feeding with a 14 month old child. Just wondering if it is OK for her to take Codral Daytime/Nightime preparation 30mg Pseudoepherdrine Hrocholride 30mg & Codeine phosphate 6mg - the child is being weened so only breast fee...
by Jody in New Zealand, 06/30/2006

Pseudoephedrine


We have been taking various medications for colds this summer and they all seem to have a variation of a single drug that's used for nasal decongrestion. Is there a difference between pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine sulfate ? Mos...
by Larry Morris in Texas, USA, 06/11/2006

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed)
Pseudoephedrine
(soo-doh-eh- FED-rin)
Pregnancy Category: B Allermed Balminil Decongestant Syrup Cenafed Children's Congestion Relief Children's Sudafed Liquid Congestion Relief Contac Cold 12 Hour Relief Non Drowsy Decofed Syrup DeFed-60 Dorcol Children's Decongestant Liquid Efidac/24 Eltor 120 Genaphed Halofed PediaCare Infants' Oral Decongestant Drops PMS-Pseudoephedrine Pseudo Pseudo-Gest Seudotabs Sinustop Pro Sudafed Sudafed 12 Hour Triaminic Oral Pediatric Drops (OTC)
Pseudoephedrine sulfate
Pseudoephedrine sulfate (Afrin Extended-Release Tablets)
Pseudoephedrine
(soo-doh-eh- FED-rin)
Pregnancy Category: B Afrin Extended-Release Tablets Drixoral Day Drixoral N.D. Drixoral Non-Drowsy Formula (OTC)

Classification: Direct- and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, nasal decongestant

See Also: See also Sympathomimetic Drugs .

Action/Kinetics: Produces direct stimulation of both alpha-(pronounced) and beta-adrenergic receptors, as well as indirect stimulation through release of norepinephrine from storage sites. Results in decongestant effect on the nasal mucosa. Systemic administration eliminates possible damage to the nasal mucosa. Onset: 15-30 min. Time to peak effect: 30-60 min. Duration: 3-4 hr. Extended-release: duration, 8-12 hr. Urinary excretion slowed by alkalinization, causing reabsorption of drug.

Uses: Nasal congestion associated with sinus conditions, otitis, allergies. Relief of eustachian tube congestion.

Additional Contraindications: Lactation. Use of sustained-release products in children less than 12 years of age.

Special Concerns: Use with caution in newborn and premature infants due to a higher risk of side effects. Geriatric clients may be more prone to age-related prostatic hypertrophy.

How Supplied: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: Liquid: 7.5 mg/0.8 mL, 30 mg/5 mL; Syrup: 15 mg/5 mL, 30 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 30 mg, 60 mg; Tablet, extended release: 120 mg, 240 mg. Pseudoephedrine sulfate: Tablet: 60 mg

Dosage
Hydrochloride ?Oral Solution, Syrup, Tablets Decongestant.
Adults: 60 mg q 4-6 hr, not to exceed 240 mg in 24 hr. Pediatric, 6-12 years: 30 mg using the oral solution or syrup q 4-6 hr, not to exceed 120 mg in 24 hr; 2-6 years: 15 mg using the oral solution or syrup q 4-6 hr, not to exceed 60 mg in 24 hr. Individualize the dose for children less than 2 years of age.
?Extended-Release Capsules, Tablets Decongestant.
Adults and children over 12 years: 120 mg q 12 hr or 240 mg q 24 hr. Use is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.
Sulfate ?Extended-Release Tablets Decongestant.
Adults and children over 12 years: 120 mg q 12 hr. Use is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.

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M Hart, Sudbury, ON - 12/03/2011

I suffered for 2 days with sinus pain, headache and stuffy nose then took this medication - 60mg. I was relieved from symptoms in 20 minutes or less. NO need to repeat as long as 9 hours later.

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