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Phenylpropanolamine, and
Acetaminophen |
Phenyltoloxamine,
Phenylpropanolamine, and Acetaminophen |
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Pronunciation |
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(fen
il tol OKS a meen, fen il proe pa
NOLE a meen, & a seet a MIN oh fen) |

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U.S. Brand
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Sinubid® |

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Generic
Available |
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Yes |

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Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant/Analgesic |

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Use |
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Intermittent symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion in sinus or other
frontal headache; allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, coryza; facial pain and
pressure of acute and chronic sinusitis |

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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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Usual Dosage |
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Oral:
Adults: 1 tablet every 12 hours (twice daily) |

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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine 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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Acetaminophen: No effects or complications reported
Phenylpropanolamine: 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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Tablet: Phenyltoloxamine citrate 22 mg, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 25
mg, and acetaminophen 325 mg |

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References |
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Barker JD Jr, de Carle DJ, and Anuras S,
"Chronic Excessive Acetaminophen Use in Liver Damage," Ann Intern Med,
1977, 87(3):299-301.
Dionne RA, Campbell RA, Cooper SA, et al,
"Suppression of Postoperative Pain by Preoperative Administration of Ibuprofen in Comparison to Placebo, Acetaminophen, and Acetaminophen Plus Codeine,"
J Clin Pharmacol, 1983, 23(1):37-43.
Licht H, Seeff LB, and Zimmerman HJ,
"Apparent Potentiation of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity by Alcohol," Ann
Intern Med, 1980, 92(4):511. |

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