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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Rentamine®; Rynatuss® Pediatric
Suspension; Tri-Tannate
Plus® |

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| Generic
Available |
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Yes |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive |

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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of cough |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Children:
2-6 years: 2.5-5 mL every 12 hours
>6 years: 5-10 mL every 12 hours |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Ephedrine: Use vasoconstrictors with caution since ephedrine may enhance
cardiostimulation and vasopressor effects of sympathomimetics
Phenylephrine: Use with caution since phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic
amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response
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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia
Ephedrine: No effects or complications reported
Phenylephrine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia,
palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution
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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid: Carbetapentane tannate 30 mg, ephedrine tannate 5 mg, phenylephrine
tannate 5 mg, and chlorpheniramine tannate 4 mg per 5
mL |

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