Entex T

Generic name: Guaifenesin And Pseudoephedrine
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Entex T

Entex T contains a combination of guaifenesin and pseudoEphedrine. 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).

Entex T tablets are used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, hay fever, or upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis).

Entex T side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Entex T: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; or

severe anxiety or nervousness.

Common Entex T side effects may include:

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

upset stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting;

feeling excited or restless (especially in children);

sleep problems (insomnia); or

headache, dizziness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Entex T

You should not use Entex T if you are allergic to guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine.

Do not use Entex T if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Entex T if you have:

high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease;

diabetes;

circulation problems;

glaucoma;

overactive thyroid; or

enlarged prostate or problems with urination.

It is not known if guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Entex T without medical advice if you are pregnant.

Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially sweetened liquid medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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How to use Entex T

Each Entex T tablet contains guaifenesin 375mg and pseudoephedrine 60mg.

Usual Adult Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: One tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion: Children 6 to under 12 years of age: Half a tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours.

Warnings

Do not give Entex T to a child younger than 6 years old. 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.

What other drugs will affect Entex T

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Entex T if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Entex T with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

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