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Generic Name: guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine

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Zaptec PSE, Guiatex II, Humibid GC, Ami-Tex PSE, Duratuss(obsolete), SudaTex-G, Guiatex PSE, Durasal II, Guaipax PSE, Ambifed-G, Nasatab LA, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Guiatuss PE, Guaimax-D, Hi Tex PSE, Iosal II, Medent, Sinufed, Coldmist LA, Miraphen PSE, Maxifed, Guai Sudo, G-Phed- PD, Robafen PE, Ru-Tuss Jr., Guaifed, Guiadrine PSE, Altarussin PE, Fenex-PSE, Sinutab Non Drying, Poly-Vent, Nalex Jr., Q-Tussin PE, Deco-D, Touro, Touro LA-LD, Guiadrine II, Poly-Vent, Jr., We Mist II LA, Pseudo GG TR, G-Phed, Tusscidin PE, Syn-Rx, D-Feda II, Abletex-PSE, Uni Tussin PE, Guiadrine II SR, Guaibid D, Pan-Mist LA, Panmist LA, Versacaps, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaivent PD, We Mist LA, Panmist JR, Guiadrine PSE 120, Med-RX, Pseudo-G/PSI, Pseudovent Ped, Tussin PE, Sinufed Timecelles, Guiatex II SR, Cough Formula, Coldmist, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Maxifed-G, Guaifenex RX, Biotuss PE, GFN 795/PSE 85, Mucinex D, Ambi 60/580, Nasabid, Mytussin PE, Pseudatex, Zephrex, V-Dec-M, Ambi 80/780, Levall G, S-Pack, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaibid D Pediatric, Mastussin PE, T-Tussin PE, Anatuss LA, Sinutab, Decongest II, Panmist-S, Entex PSE, Dynex, Deconsal L.A., Robitussin PE, Sudal SR, ExeFen, GP 500, Venbid TR, Pseudo GG, Profen Forte, H 9600 SR, Guaifenesin-Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride SR, Guaivent (Ethex), Ru Tuss DE, Nalex, Sudafed Non Drying Sinus, Ambi 60/1000, Poly-Vent IR, Tuss-LA, Guaifenex GP, Despec-SR, Iotex PSE, Degen II, Medent LD, Guaifed-PSE, Coldmist Jr, Profen II, Guaifenex PSE 60, Nasabid SR, Defen-LA, Touro LA, Eudal SR, Demibid II, Stamoist E, Guaifenex PSE 85, Rymed, Zephrex LA, Pseudo Max, Robichem PE, Pseudovent, Sudal 60/500, Triaminic Softchews Chest Congestion, Respaire-60 SR, Guaitab, Congestac, Medent-LDI, Ambifed, Nomuc-PE, Guai-Vent/PSE, Mucinex D Max Strength, Guaifenesin 600/PSE 120, Respaire-120 SR, Pseudocot-G, Pseudovent 400, Desal II, Respa-1st
An upper respiratory combination - treats Cough and Nasal Congestion
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What is the most important information I should know about guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine?

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains a decongestant or expectorant.

What is guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use this medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

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