Pseudoephedrine / Triprolidine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 10, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Pseudoephedrine 60 mg/ triprolidine 2.5 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 tablets per 24 hours

Pseudoephedrine 30 mg/ triprolidine 1.25 mg per 5 mL: 10 mL orally every 6 hours

Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms

Pseudoephedrine 60 mg/ triprolidine 2.5 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 tablets per 24 hours

Pseudoephedrine 30 mg/ triprolidine 1.25 mg per 5 mL: 10 mL orally every 6 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Pseudoephedrine 60 mg/ triprolidine 2.5 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 tablets per 24 hours

Pseudoephedrine 30 mg/ triprolidine 1.25 mg per 5 mL:
12 years and older: 10 mL orally every 6 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms

Pseudoephedrine 60 mg/ triprolidine 2.5 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 tablets per 24 hours

Pseudoephedrine 30 mg/ triprolidine 1.25 mg per 5 mL:
12 years and older: 10 mL orally every 6 hours

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks.
• Use care when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.

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