Cough and cold:
Indications for SEMPREX-D:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Adult:
1 cap every 4–6hrs; max 4 caps/day.
Children:
Not established.
Contraindications:
Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hypertension. Diabetes. Ischemic heart disease. Increased intraocular pressure. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Peptic ulcer. GI obstruction. Renal impairment (CrCl ≤48mL/minute): not recommended. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Pharmacologic Class:
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
Interactions:
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant CNS depressants, OTC antihistamines and decongestants, alcohol. Potentiated by beta agonists. Antagonizes antihypertensives.
Adverse Reactions:
Somnolence, dry mouth, nervousness, insomnia, ephedrine-like reactions (tachycardia, palpitations, headache, dizziness, nausea).
How Supplied:
Caps—100