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guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine (Entex PSE, Robitussin PE)
pseudoephedrine 120 mg, guaifenesin 600 mg
Indications:
1) symptomatic relief of respiratory conditions with tenacious mucus plugs & congestion
a) sinusitis
b) pharyngitis
c) bronchitis
d) asthma
2) treatment of cold symptoms
- rhinitis, rhinorrhea, cough
3) adjunctive therapy in serous otitis media
Contraindications:
1) severe hypertension
2) concurrent administration MAO inhibitor
Dosage:
- 10 mL every 4 hours (Robitussin PE)
- 5 mL/dose if 6-12 yo. 2.5 mL/dose if 2-5 yo.
- 1 tab PO BID (Entex PSE)
Adverse effects:
- not common (1-10%)
- sympathomimetic effects (see pseudoephedrine)
Drug interactions: (see pseudoephedrine)
General
Ear nose throat combination
References
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 2001
Components
guaifenesin (Robitussin, Fenesin, Humibid LA, Mucinex)
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Afrin, Drixoral, SudoGest)