Indications And Dose
Congestion of mucous membranes of upper respiratory tract ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 6–11 years: 30 mg 3–4 times a day ▶Child 12–17 years: 60 mg 3–4 times a day ▶Adult: 60 mg 3–4 times a day
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Congestion of mucous membranes of upper respiratory tract ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 6–11 years: 30 mg 3–4 times a day ▶Child 12–17 years: 60 mg 3–4 times a day ▶Adult: 60 mg 3–4 times a day
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Diabetes. heart disease. hypertension. hyperthyroidism. ischaemic heart disease (in adults). prostatic hypertrophy (in adults). raised intra-ocular pressure (in children). susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma (in adults)
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Galpseud ® and Sudafed ® can be sold to the public provided no more than 720 mg of pseudoephedrine salts are supplied, and ephedrine base (or salts) are not supplied at the same time; for details see Medicines, Ethics and Practice, London, Pharmaceutical Ear, nose and oropharynx Press (always consult latest edition).
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MHRA/CHM ADVICE: OVER-THE-COUNTER COUGH AND COLD MEDICINES FOR CHILDREN (APRIL 2009) Children under 6 years should not be given over-the- counter cough and cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine.
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Angle closure glaucoma. anxiety. arrhythmias. circulation impaired. dry mouth. hallucination. headache. hypertension. irritability. nausea. palpitations. psychotic disorder. skin reactions. sleep disorders. tremor. urinary retention. vomiting
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Defective closure of the abdominal wall (gastroschisis) reported very rarely in newborns after first trimester exposure.
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May suppress lactation; avoid if lactation not well established or if milk production insufficient.
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Manufacturer advises caution in severe impairment.
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Use with caution in mild to moderate renal impairment. Manufacturer advises avoid in severe renal impairment. l LESS SUITABLE FOR PRESCRIBING Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is less suitable for prescribing.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral solution EXCIPIENTS: May contain Alcohol ▶Galpseud (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 6 mg per 1 ml Galpseud 30mg/5ml linctus sugar-free | 2000 ml P £14.00 Tablet ▶Galpseud (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg Galpseud 60mg tablets | 24 tablet P £2.25
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60 mg 3–4 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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