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| Pronunciation |
 (gwye
FEN e sin & fen il EF
rin) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Deconsal® Sprinkle®; Endal®; Sinupan® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Phenylephrine and Guaifenesin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Decongestant; Expectorant |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of those respiratory conditions where tenacious mucous plugs and congestion complicate the problem such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, asthma, and as an adjunctive therapy in serous otitis media |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Drug Interactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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See individual agents |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Adults: 1 or 2 every 12 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Use with caution since phenylephrine 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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Guaifenesin: No effects or complications reported Phenylephrine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule, sustained release: Deconsal® Sprinkle®: Guaifenesin 300 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg Sinupan®: Guaifenesin 200 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 40 mg Tablet, timed release (Endal®): Guaifenesin 300 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg |
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