Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, sinus infections, or the common cold.

This medication will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old. 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.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Usual Adult Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion:

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 25 mg-75 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 7.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 60 mL in a 24 hour period.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion:

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 7.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 3 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
4 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 25 mg-75 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 60 mL in a 24 hour period.
12 years or older:5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 60 mL in a 24 hour period.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 7.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 3 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
4 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

Carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 25 mg-75 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 40 mL daily.

carbetapentane-pseudoephedrine 20 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 60 mL in a 24 hour period.
12 years or older:5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 60 mL in a 24 hour period.

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