It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine before taking it.
What is triprolidine and pseudoephedrine
Triprolidine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical triprolidine and pseudoephedrine in the body. triprolidine and pseudoephedrine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion. The combination of triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine may also be used for purposes not listed in triprolidine and pseudoephedrine guide.
Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
fast or uneven heart rate;
mood changes;
tremor, seizure ;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
feeling short of breath; or
dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness;
dry mouth, nose, or throat;
constipation;
blurred vision; or
feeling nervous or restless.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
Tablets: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 60 mg-2.5 mg 1 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Syrup: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 30 mg-1.25 mg/mL oral liquid 10 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Liquid: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 10 mg-0.938 mg/mL oral liquid: 2.67 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 45 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours..
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms:
Tablets: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 60 mg-2.5 mg 1 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Syrup: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 30 mg-1.25 mg/mL oral liquid 10 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Liquid: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 10 mg-0.938 mg/mL oral liquid: 2.67 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 45 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours. (maximum triprolidine and pseudoephedrine: 240 mg/24 hours).
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
Tablets: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 60 mg - 2.5 mg. 6 years to 12 years: 1/2 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. 13 years or older: 1 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Syrup: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 30 mg - 1.25 mg. 6 years to 12 years: 5 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. 13 years or older: 10 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Liquid: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 10 mg-0.938 mg/mL oral liquid: 6 years to 11 years: 1.33 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. 12 years or older: 2.67 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 45 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 6 years to 11 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours.. 12 years or older: 5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours. (maximum triprolidine and pseudoephedrine: 240 mg/24 hours).
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms:
Tablets: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 60 mg - 2.5 mg. 6 years to 12 years: 1/2 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. 13 years or older: 1 tablet orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Syrup: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 30 mg - 1.25 mg. 6 years to 12 years: 5 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. 13 years or older: 10 mL orally every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Liquid: Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 10 mg-0.938 mg/mL oral liquid: 6 years to 11 years: 1.33 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. 12 years or older: 2.67 mL orally every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Pseudoephedrine-triprolidine 45 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 6 years to 11 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours. (maximum triprolidine and pseudoephedrine: 120 mg/24 hours). 12 years or older: 5 to 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours. (maximum triprolidine and pseudoephedrine: 240 mg/24 hours).
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Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine - Frequently asked Questions
Can Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone, isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.
You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you are unable to urinate.
Do not use this medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:
a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), a colostomy or ileostomy;
diabetes;
liver or kidney disease;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
enlarged prostate or urination problems;
pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor); or
if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you are pregnant.
triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Artificially sweetened cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.
How should I take triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
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. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 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.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid form of this medicine to freeze.
What other drugs will affect triprolidine and pseudoephedrine?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as narcotic pain medication, sedatives, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by triprolidine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine if you are also using any of the following drugs:
atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine);
benztropine (Cogentin);
topiramate (Topamax);
zonisamide (Zonegran);
anti-nausea medications such as belladonna (Donnatal), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm Scop);
bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), flavoxate (Urispas), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), solifenacin (Vesicare), tolterodine (Detrol), or Urogesic Blue;
bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);
irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Hyomax), or propantheline (Pro Banthine); or
ulcer medicine such as glycopyrrolate (Robinul) or mepenzolate (Cantil).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with triprolidine and pseudoephedrine and triprolidine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Can Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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