Pseudoephedring60mg

Indication

Nasal congestion

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Nasal congestion Adult: 1 tablet (60 mg) every 4-6 hr. Max: 4 tab in 24 hr.

Child Dose

Oral Nasal congestion Children : 6 - 12 years of age: 1/2 tablet (30 mg) 3-4 times daily. 2 - 5 years of age: 1/4 tablet (15 mg) every 3-4 times da... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, Severe hypertension and coronary artery disease, Concurrent use of Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) drugs.

Mode of Action

Pseudoephedrine is both an alpha-and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist. It causes vasoconstriction via direct stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors o... View More

Precaution

Hyperthyroidism; ischaemic heart disease, arrhythmia or tachycardia; occlusive vascular disorders e.g. arteriosclerosis, hypertension or aneurysms; DM a... View More

Side Effect

Anginal pain; rebound congestion and rhinorrhoea; fear, anxiety, restlessness, tremor, insomnia, confusion, irritability and psychotic states; reduced a... View More

Interaction

Increased risk of hypertension and arrhythmias if given with cardiac glycosides, quinidine or TCAs. Increased risk of vasoconstrictor effects if given w... View More