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Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Adverse Reactions
Usual Dosage
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(a seet a MIN oh fen & soo doe e FED rin)

U.S. Brand Names
Allerest® No Drowsiness [OTC]; Bayer® Select® Head Cold Caplets [OTC]; Coldrine®[OTC]; Dristan® Cold Caplets [OTC]; Dynafed®, Maximum Strength [OTC]; Ornex® No Drowsiness [OTC]; Sinarest®, No Drowsiness [OTC]; Sine-Aid®, Maximum Strength [OTC]; Sine-Off® Maximum Strength No Drowsiness Formula [OTC]; Sinus Excedrin® Extra Strength [OTC]; Sinus-Relief®[OTC]; Sinutab® Without Drowsiness [OTC]; Tylenol® Sinus, Maximum Strength [OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Pseudoephedrine and Acetaminophen

Pharmacological Index

Alpha/Beta Agonist; Analgesic, Miscellaneous


Use

Relief of mild to moderate pain; relief of congestion


Adverse Reactions

See individual agents


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 2 tablets every 4-6 hours


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

Anxiety, insomnia, excitability common; hallucination may be seen rarely


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

Hypertensive crisis may result with MAOI, effects of CNS depressants may be lessened


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Tablet:

Bayer® Select Head Cold; Dristan® Cold; Dynafed®, Maximum Strength; Sinarest®, No Drowsiness; Sine-Aid®, Maximum Strength; Sine-Off® Maximum Strength No Drowsiness Formula; Sinus Excedrin® Extra Strength; Sinutab® Without Drowsiness; Tylenol® Sinus, Maximum Strength: Acetaminophen 500 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg


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