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Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Restrictions
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(klor fen IR a meen, fen il EF rin, & KOE deen)

U.S. Brand Names
Pediacof®; Pedituss®

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive


Use

Symptomatic relief of rhinitis, nasal congestion and cough due to colds or allergy


Restrictions

C-IV


Usual Dosage

Children 6 months to 12 years: 1.25-10 mL every 4-6 hours


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

Use with caution since phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia

Codeine: <1%: Dry mouth

Phenylephrine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution; prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia


Dosage Forms

Liquid: Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.75 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg, and codeine phosphate 5 mg with potassium iodide 75 mg per 5 mL


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