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Triaminic Softchews Throat Pain & Cough (Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr Pseudoephedrine HCl)
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Pharmacology
Acetaminophen produces analgesia and antipyresis by a mechanism similar to that of the salicylates.
Dextromethorphan is an antitussive. It is comparable to codeine in depressing the cough reflex. It has no expectorant action.
Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant. It acts directly on the a-adrenergic receptors in the mucosa of the respiratory tract producing vasoconstriction. The medication shrinks swollen nasal mucous membranes, reduces tissue hyperemia, edema and nasal congestion, and increases nasal airway patency. Drainage of sinus secretions may be increased and obstructed eustachian ostia may be opened.
Acetaminophen produces analgesia and antipyresis by a mechanism similar to that of the salicylates.
Dextromethorphan is an antitussive. It is comparable to codeine in depressing the cough reflex. It has no expectorant action.
Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant. It acts directly on the a-adrenergic receptors in the mucosa of the respiratory tract producing vasoconstriction. The medication shrinks swollen nasal mucous membranes, reduces tissue hyperemia, edema and nasal congestion, and increases nasal airway patency. Drainage of sinus secretions may be increased and obstructed eustachian ostia may be opened.
Indications
Acetaminophen Produces Analgesia And Antipyresis By A Mechanism Similar To That Of The Salicylates.
Dextromethorphan Is An Antitussive. It Is Comparable To Codeine In Depressing The Cough Reflex. It Has No Expectorant Action.
Pseudoephedrine Is A Nasal Decongestant. It Acts Directly On The A-adrenergic Receptors In The Mucosa Of The Respiratory Tract Producing Vasoconstriction. The Medication Shrinks Swollen Nasal Mucous Membranes, Reduces Tissue Hyperemia, Edema And Nasal Congestion, And Increases Nasal Airway Patency. Drainage Of Sinus Secretions May Be Increased And Obstructed Eustachian Ostia May Be Opened.
Acetaminophen Produces Analgesia And Antipyresis By A Mechanism Similar To That Of The Salicylates.
Dextromethorphan Is An Antitussive. It Is Comparable To Codeine In Depressing The Cough Reflex. It Has No Expectorant Action.
Pseudoephedrine Is A Nasal Decongestant. It Acts Directly On The A-adrenergic Receptors In The Mucosa Of The Respiratory Tract Producing Vasoconstriction. The Medication Shrinks Swollen Nasal Mucous Membranes, Reduces Tissue Hyperemia, Edema And Nasal Congestion, And Increases Nasal Airway Patency. Drainage Of Sinus Secretions May Be Increased And Obstructed Eustachian Ostia May Be Opened.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the individual ingredients of the formulation and in patients with severe cardiovascular disorders.
This product should not be administered during or within 3weeks following the administration of MAOIs (see Precautions, Drug Interactions).
Hypersensitivity to any of the individual ingredients of the formulation and in patients with severe cardiovascular disorders.
This product should not be administered during or within 3weeks following the administration of MAOIs (see Precautions, Drug Interactions).
Safety Information / Warning
his product contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough, or if you have chronic lung disease or shortness of breath, unless directed by a physician. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. Consult a physician if the underlying condition requires continued use for more than 5days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by excessive secretions or high fever.
This product contains aspartame which is metabolized to phenylalanine. Individuals with phenylketonuria should not take this product unless advised by a physician.
his product contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough, or if you have chronic lung disease or shortness of breath, unless directed by a physician. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. Consult a physician if the underlying condition requires continued use for more than 5days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by excessive secretions or high fever.
This product contains aspartame which is metabolized to phenylalanine. Individuals with phenylketonuria should not take this product unless advised by a physician.
Precautions
This product may cause drowsiness, excitability, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness and dizziness.
Individuals with phenylketonuria, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, heart, liver, thyroid or lung diseases, including asthma, difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland or persons on other medications, should take only as directed by a physician.
Children: Pseudoephedrine should only be used in infants on the advice of a physician, because of the higher than usual risk of side/adverse effects.
A physician or a pharmacist should be consulted prior to taking this medication in case of allergy to acetaminophen, chronic alcoholism, serious kidney or liver disease and/or intake of other medications containing acetaminophen and salicylates.
Significant Drug Interactions : This product should not be administered during or within 3weeks following the administration of MAOIs (see Contraindications).
Patients who are taking other medications containing acetaminophen or salicylates should consult a pharmacist or a physician before taking this product.
Avoid alcoholic beverages as well as other depressants, while taking this medicine.
A physician should be consulted before using this product in patients who are taking medication for high blood pressure.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Should not be used unless advised by the physician.
Geriatrics: Take only as directed by a physician.
This product may cause drowsiness, excitability, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness and dizziness.
Individuals with phenylketonuria, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, heart, liver, thyroid or lung diseases, including asthma, difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland or persons on other medications, should take only as directed by a physician.
Children: Pseudoephedrine should only be used in infants on the advice of a physician, because of the higher than usual risk of side/adverse effects.
A physician or a pharmacist should be consulted prior to taking this medication in case of allergy to acetaminophen, chronic alcoholism, serious kidney or liver disease and/or intake of other medications containing acetaminophen and salicylates.
Significant Drug Interactions : This product should not be administered during or within 3weeks following the administration of MAOIs (see Contraindications).
Patients who are taking other medications containing acetaminophen or salicylates should consult a pharmacist or a physician before taking this product.
Avoid alcoholic beverages as well as other depressants, while taking this medicine.
A physician should be consulted before using this product in patients who are taking medication for high blood pressure.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Should not be used unless advised by the physician.
Geriatrics: Take only as directed by a physician.
Side Effects / Adverse Effects
Allergic reactions such as rash or itching, drowsiness, excitability, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness, dizziness.
Allergic reactions such as rash or itching, drowsiness, excitability, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness, dizziness.
Overdose
Symptoms and Treatment: In the case of accidental overdosage, contact a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately even if there are no symptoms.
Symptoms and Treatment: In the case of accidental overdosage, contact a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately even if there are no symptoms.
Recommended Dosage
Do not push or crush blisters as tablets are very fragile. Blisters must be peeled to open. Let tablet dissolve in mouth or chew tablet before swallowing. Children 2 to 6 years: 1tablet. Children 6 to 12 years: 2 tablets. Adults and Children 12years and over: 4 tablets. Administer every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children under 2 years: Consult a physician.
Do not push or crush blisters as tablets are very fragile. Blisters must be peeled to open. Let tablet dissolve in mouth or chew tablet before swallowing. Children 2 to 6 years: 1tablet. Children 6 to 12 years: 2 tablets. Adults and Children 12years and over: 4 tablets. Administer every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children under 2 years: Consult a physician.
Supplied / Packaging
Each grape-flavored Softchews tablet contains: acetaminophen 160mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 15 mg and dextromethorphan HBr 5mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame (contains phenylalanine 28.1 mg/tablet), cellulose, citric acid, crospovidone, D & C Red No.27, ethylcellulose, FD & C Blue No. 1, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, silicon dioxide and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium content: 8 mg. Store at room temperature. Boxes of 18.
Each grape-flavored Softchews tablet contains: acetaminophen 160mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 15 mg and dextromethorphan HBr 5mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame (contains phenylalanine 28.1 mg/tablet), cellulose, citric acid, crospovidone, D & C Red No.27, ethylcellulose, FD & C Blue No. 1, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, silicon dioxide and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium content: 8 mg. Store at room temperature. Boxes of 18.
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Brand Name
Triaminic Softchews Throat Pain & Cough
Triaminic Softchews Throat Pain & Cough
General Indications
Analgesic Antitussive Nasal Decongestant
Analgesic Antitussive Nasal Decongestant
