Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen, codeine, and doxylamine
PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Analgesic, OpioidAntihistamineDOSING: ADULTS — Oral: 1-2 tablets every 4 hours as needed; total dose should not exceed 12 tablets in a 24-hour periodDOSING: PEDIATRIC — Refer to adult dosing.DOSING: RENAL IMPAIRMENT — No dosage adjustment required.DOSING: HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Acetaminophen: Use with caution. Limited, low-dose therapy usually well tolerated in hepatic disease/cirrhosis. However, cases [...]
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SPECIAL ALERTS Infant Deaths Associated with Cough and Cold Medications – January 2007The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report concerning the use of cough and cold medications in children <2 years of age. Products containing nasal decongestants (eg, pseudoephedrine), antihistamines (eg, carbinoxamine), cough suppressants (eg, dextromethorphan), and expectorants are often [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Acetaminophen, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine, Panlor® DC; Panlor®
U.S. BRAND NAMES — Panlor® DC; Panlor® SS; ZerLor™PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Analgesic Combination (Opioid)DOSING: ADULTS — Relief of pain: Oral:Panlor® DC: 2 capsules every 4 hours as needed; adjust dose based on severity of pain (maximum dose: 10 capsules/24 hours)Panlor® SS, ZerLor™: 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed; adjust dose based on severity of pain [...]
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