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Pseudoephedrine/Sudafed/ Novafed/ Afrinol


- Decongestant; 
- Adult: 30-60 mg PO q6-8hr; SR caps 120 mg PO q12hr; 
- Contraindicated in patients with HTN or CAD or MAOIs; 
- found in many cough and cold preparations; 
- Peds: 6 mo - 1 yr - 1/4 tsp qid 1 yr - 3 yr - 1/2 tsp qid 3 yr - 12 yr - 1.0 tsp qid