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Sudafed Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—24, 48, 96; 12hr—10, 20; 24hr—5, 10
Manufacturer
Sudafed Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion.
Sudafed Dosage and Administration
Adult
60mg every 4–6 hrs; max 4 doses/24hrs.
Children
<6yrs: use other forms. 6–11yrs: 30mg every 4–6 hrs; max 4 doses/24hrs.
Sudafed Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Sudafed Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sudafed Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GI or GU obstruction.
Sudafed Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Sudafed Interactions
Interactions
Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized.
Sudafed Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
Sudafed Clinical Trials
See Literature
Sudafed Note
Not Applicable
Sudafed Patient Counseling
See Literature
