Pseudovent
Generic name:guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine [ gwye-FEN-e-sin, soo-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Ambifed-G, Anatuss LA, Congestac, Decongest II, Defen-LA,
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Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 18, 2021.
The Pseudovent brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Pseudovent?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Pseudovent is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
Pseudovent may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use Pseudovent if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains a decongestant or expectorant.Before taking this medicine
Do not use Pseudovent if you are allergic to guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use Pseudovent if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.Before taking Pseudovent, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
heart disease or high blood pressure;
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