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Pronunciation |
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(kar
bi NOKS a meen, soo doe e FED
rin, & deks troe meth OR fan) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Carbodec DM®; Cardec DM®;
Pseudo-Car® DM; Rondamine-DM® Drops; Rondec®-DM;
Tussafed®
Drops |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive |
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Use |
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Relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion,
associated with allergy or the common cold |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Warnings/Precautions |
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Research on chicken embryos exposed to concentrations of dextromethorphan
relative to those typically taken by humans has shown to cause birth defects and
fetal death; more study is needed, but it is suggested that pregnant women
should be advised not to use dextromethorphan-containing
medications |
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Usual Dosage |
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Infants: Drops:
1-3 months: 1/4
mL 4 times/day
3-6 months: 1/2
mL 4 times/day
6-9 months: 3/4
mL 4 times/day
9-18 months: 1 mL 4 times/day
Children 11/2
to 6 years: Syrup: 2.5 mL 4 times/day
Children >6 years and Adults: Syrup: 5 mL 4 times/day
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Use with caution since pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine which could
interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry
mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution |
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Patient
Information |
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Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants while taking these products. Patients
sensitive to antihistamines may experience moderate to severe drowsiness.
Patients sensitive to sympathomimetic amines may note mild CNS stimulation.
While taking these products, exercise care in driving or operating
machinery. |
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Dosage Forms |
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Drops: Carbinoxamine maleate 2 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 25 mg, and
dextromethorphan hydrobromide 4 mg per mL (30 mL)
Syrup: Carbinoxamine maleate 4 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, and
dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL (120 mL, 480 mL, 4000 mL)
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