Pseudovent 400 Capsules (Pseudoephedrine HCl Extended-Release and Guaifenesin) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Pseudovent™ 400 (pseudoephedrine hcl extended-release and guaifenesin)
(pseudoephedrine HCl [extended-release]/ guaifenesin) Capsules

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Each Pseudovent™ 400 (pseudoephedrine hcl extended-release and guaifenesin) 12-hour Capsule contains in combination:

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride .......... 120 mg (extended-release)

Guaifenesin ........................ 400 mg (immediate-release to provide rapid action) in a formula to provide a prolonged and immediate release therapeutic effect

Pseudovent™ 400 (pseudoephedrine hcl extended-release and guaifenesin) also contains the following inactive ingredients: Black iron oxide, calcium stearate, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibutyl sebacate, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #3 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, gelatin, hypromellose, oleic acid, pharmaceutical glaze, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, red iron oxide, silica, sucrose, starch, talc and titanium dioxide.

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is an adrenergic (vasoconstrictor) agent having the chemical name benzenemethanol, α-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-, [S - (R*, R*)] -, hydrochloride.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. Chemically, it is 3-(2- methoxyphenoxy)-1, 2-propanediol.

What are the precautions when taking pseudoephedrine hcl extended-release and guaifenesin (Pseudovent 400 Capsules)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or guaifenesin; or if you have any other allergies. Also tell your doctor if you have had a bad reaction to similar drugs (sympathomimetics such as ephedrine, phenylephrine). This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, smoker's cough), cough with blood or large amounts of mucus, high blood pressure, heart disease (such as chest pain, heart failure, heart attack), fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, diabetes, a certain eye...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 3/24/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.