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| Pronunciation |
 (gwye
FEN e sin & soo doe e FED
rin) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Congess® Jr; Congess® Sr; Congestac®; Deconsal® II; Defen-LA®; Entex® PSE; Eudal-SR®; Fedahist® Expectorant [OTC]; Fedahist® Expectorant Pediatric [OTC]; Glycofed®; Guaifed®[OTC]; Guaifed-PD®; Guaifenex® PSE; GuaiMAX-D®; Guaitab®; Guaivent®; Guai-Vent/PSE®; Guiatuss PE®[OTC]; Halotussin® PE [OTC]; Histalet® X; Nasabid™; Respa-1st®; Respaire®-60 SR; Respaire®-120 SR; Robitussin-PE®[OTC]; Robitussin® Severe Congestion Liqui-Gels®[OTC]; Ru-Tuss® DE; Rymed®; Sinufed® Timecelles®; Touro LA®; Tuss-LA®; V-Dec-M®; Versacaps®; Zephrex®; Zephrex LA® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Pseudoephedrine and Guaifenesin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Decongestant; Expectorant |
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| Use |
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Enhance the output of respiratory tract fluid and reduce mucosal congestion and edema in the nasal passage |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: 2-6 years: 2.5 mL every 4 hours not to exceed 15 mL/24 hours 6-12 years: 5 mL every 4 hours not to exceed 30 mL/24 hours Children >12 years and Adults: 10 mL every 4 hours not to exceed 60 mL/24 hours |
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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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Guaifenesin: No effects or complications reported Pseudoephedrine: 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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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Guai-Vent™: Guaifenesin 250 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Robitussin® Severe Congestion Liqui-Gels®: Guaifenesin 200 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg Rymed®: Guaifenesin 250 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg Capsule, extended release: Congess® Jr: Guaifenesin 125 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Nasabid®: Guaifenesin 250 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 90 mg Congess® Sr, Guaifed®, Respaire®-120 SR: Guaifenesin 250 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Guaifed-PD®, Sinufed® Timecelles®, Versacaps®: Guaifenesin 300 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Respaire®-60 SR: Guaifenesin 200 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Tuss-LA® Capsule: Guaifenesin 500 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Drops, oral (Fedahist® Expectorant Pediatric): Guaifenesin 40 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 7.5 mg per mL (30 mL) Syrup: Fedahist® Expectorant, Guaifed®: Guaifenesin 200 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg per 5 mL (120 mL, 240 mL) Guiatuss® PE, Halotussin® PE, Robitussin-PE®, Rymed®: Guaifenesin 100 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg per 5 mL (120 mL, 240 mL, 480 mL) Histalet® X: Guaifenesin 200 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 45 mg per 5 mL (473 mL) Tablet: Congestac®, Guiatab®, Zephrex®: Guaifenesin 400 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Glycofed®: Guaifenesin 100 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg Tablet, extended release: Deconsal® II, Defen-L.A.®, Respa-1st®: Guaifenesin 600 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Entex® PSE, Guaifenex PSE®, GuaiMax-D®, Guai-Vent/PSE™, Ru-Tuss® DE, Sudex®, Zephrex LA®: Guaifenesin 600 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Eudal-SR®, Histalet® X, Touro LA®: Guaifenesin 400 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Tuss-LA® Tablet, V-Dec-M®: Guaifenesin 5 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg |
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