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

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U.S. Brand
Names |
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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] |

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Generic
Available |
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Yes |

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Synonyms |
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Pseudoephedrine and Acetaminophen |

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Pharmacological Index |
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Alpha/Beta Agonist; Analgesic, Miscellaneous |

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Use |
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Relief of mild to moderate pain; relief of congestion |

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Adverse
Reactions |
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See individual agents |

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Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 2 tablets every 4-6 hours |

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Mental Health: Effects
on Mental Status |
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Anxiety, insomnia, excitability common; hallucination may be seen
rarely |

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Mental Health:
Effects on Psychiatric
Treatment |
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Hypertensive crisis may result with MAOI, effects of CNS depressants may be
lessened |

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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |

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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |

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Dosage Forms |
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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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