Cough and Cold - Respiratory

Question 1

Generic: Dextromethorphan

Answer 1

Brand: Delsym - 30mg/5mL ER suspension

Dose: 60mg (10mL) Q12HR PRN

Max dose: 120mg (20mL)/day

Question 2

Generic: Guaifenesin

Answer 2

Brand: Mucinex or Robitussin - 200mg or 400mg tab; 100mg/5mL soln; 600mg or 1200mg ER tab

Dose: (IR) 200-400mg PO Q4HR PRN
(ER) 600-1200mg Q12HR PRN

Max dose: 2400mg/day

Question 3

Generic: Oxymetazoline nasal spray

Answer 3

Brand: Afrin - 0.05%

Dose: 2-3 sprays in each nostril Q10-12HRS PRN

Max dose: 2 doses/24 hours
*Maximum 3 days of continuous use

Question 4

Generic: Phenylephrine

Answer 4

Brand: Sudafed PE Congestion - 10mg

Dose: 10mg PO Q4HRS PRN

Max dose: 60mg/day

Question 5

Generic: Pseudoephedrine

Answer 5

Brand: Sudafed Congestion - 30mg
Sudafed 12-hour - 120mg
Sudafed 24 hour long acting - 240mg

Dose: 60mg PO Q4-6HR PRN
120mg PO Q12HR PRN
240mg PO daily PRN

Max dose: 240mg/day