DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Paeds)
(Sudafed)

Mechanism of action:

Alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist.



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Last update: 2022-09-08		 tablet: 60 mg commercially available but not stocked at BCCH. Children (6-12 yrs):
30 mg/dose PO Q4-6H PRN Maximum : 120 mg/24hr.

>12 yrs - Adults:
30-60 mg/dose PO Q4-6H PRN.

Maximum: 240 mg/24 hours		 Health Canada no longer recommends use in children less than 6 years old.

Use with caution in patients with hypertension, hyperglycemia, cardiac disease, thyroid disease, glaucoma.




Standard Prescription:

pseudoephedrine __mg PO Q__H (__mg/kg/24 hr)