Deconsal
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Please note the brand names, Deconsal II Tablets and Deconsal L.A. Tablets have been used in this monograph where noted to avoid confusion.
Deconsal II: Each scored, dark blue Deconsal II Tablet provides 60 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 600 mg guaifenesin in a sustained-release formulation intended for oral administration. Inactive ingredients: Stearic acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C Blue #1 Lake, sodium lauryl sulfate, ethylcellulose, magnesium stearate.
Deconsal L.A.: Each scored, light blue Deconsal L.A. Tablet provides 120 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 400 mg guaifenesin in a sustained-release formulation intended for oral administration.
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is a nasal decongestant. Chemically, it is [S-(R*,R*)]-alpha-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-, benzenemethanol hydrochloride and has the following formula: C10H15NO°HCl and a molecular weight of 201.70.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. Chemically it is, 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2 propanediol and has the following chemical formula: C10H14O4 and a molecular weight of 198.22.
Generic Name: Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine
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