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Pseudoephedrine
Latest prescription information about Pseudoephedrine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Pseudoephedrine
Pronunciation : soo doe e fed' rin
Therapeutic Classification : decongestants
Trade Name(s):
India- Acticold, Allrite-D, Alvita-D, Anticold, Belrin-DS, Benylin Co, Ciz-Le-D, Claridin-D, Codylex-Dm, Cofvyn, Colbid, Coldeez, Coldfree, Coriminic, Coscold, Coscold Sy, Cz-L. Dolcy, Dr.Smyle S, Drex, Drex Exp, Dyl-D, Encold-P, T.Exil-D, Fitin-Cf, Hanex, Hatric-2, Hatric-3, Kazicold, Laveta-D, Lcbit-P, Lcn-Plus, Lcn-Plus S, Lecope-Dx, Levorid-D, Lexzin-P, Loratin-D, Lorfast-D, Loridin-D, Lormed-D, Lupihist, M&B, Medler, Medler Tab, Megatuss-P, Naldecon T, Nam Cold P, Nam Cold-L, Nasocare P, Natcold Pl, Neoloridin, Nozy Cold, Nucold, Nucold Dps, Nucold Syr, P-Cute, Piritexyl, Recold, Rhinorest, Rinzi Liqd, Rizi-D, Roletra-D, Selpar, Sinact, Sincare, Siokof-P, Solvin Exp, Solvin Tab, Starcet Co, Sudafed, Symine, Tezz, Tussivil, V-Zclear P, Xl-80, Xl-80 Exp, Zicold. International: Afrinol, Cenafed, Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Congestaclear, Contac, Dimetapp Decongestant, Drixoral Non-Drowsy Formula, Efidac, Entex, Genaphed, Myfedrine, Nasofed, Pseudocot, Q-Fed, Ridafed, Seudotabs, Silfedrine, Sudafed, Sudodrin, Sudogest, Sudrine, Superfed, Suphedrin, Triaminic A.M, Unifed, Uni-Sed. International- Sudafed. This medication is a decongestant, prescribed for cold, allergic rhinitis and hay fever. It relieves stuffy nose, opens nasal airways and drains sinuses. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- As HCl or sulfate: 60 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 4-doses/24 hour. Extended release 120 mg 12 hourly or 240 mg 24 hourly. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Nervousness, excitability, restlessness, dizziness, weakness and sleeplessness. Miscellaneous - Difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, palpitations, tremors, hallucinations, pain or burning during urination. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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