Tylenol Allergy and Sinus®

Generic Drug
Acetominophen, Chlorpheniramine maleate,
Pseudophedrine HCl

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  Dosage Forms:

Capsules: Acetominophen 500 mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg, Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg. Other dosage forms available are Tablets, Gelcaps, and Geltabs; all of these dosage forms contain the same amount of each active ingredient.

Adult Dosing Guidelines:

For temporary relief of nasal congestion, sinus congestion and pressure, sinus pain, headache, runny nose, sneezing, itching of nose or throat, itchy or water eyes due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. Take two capsules (tablets, gelcaps, geltabs) every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed more than 8 capsules (tablets, gelcaps, geltabs) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Pediatric Dosing Guidelines:

This is an adult product and should not be given to children under the age of 12. This product will provide more than the recommended dose and could cause serious health problems.

Triage Questions About Treatment or Related Issues:

  1. What is the age of patient?
  2. Does patient have any allergies?
  3. Does the patient have both symptoms (Headache/Runny Nose or Headache/Stuffy Nose) if so how long?
  4. Will patient be operating heavy machinery or driving a vehicle?
  5. Do you drink any alcohol?
  6. Does patient have any respiratory problems, glaucoma, or enlarged prostate gland?
  7. Does patient have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or diabetes?
  8. Is patient pregnant or nursing (if applicable)?

General Information:

Acetaminophen provides pain relief by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS and through a peripheral action by blocking pain impulse generation and should provide relief within 30-60 minutes. Chlorpheniramine maleate provides a drying action by antagonizing H-1(histamine) receptors in the peripheral tissues and should provide relief within 30-60 minutes. Pseudoephedrine HCl provides decongestant relief by stimulating alpha-1-adrenergic receptors in smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction and provide relief within 30-60 minutes. If symptoms persist more than 3 days, patient should consult physician. Patient should not take the product if they have respiratory problems, glaucoma, enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or diabetes unless directed by a doctor. Patient should not use this product if they are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), have psychiatric or emotional problems or Parkinson's Disease.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:

Drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness