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ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

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Generic Name for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Acetaminophen 500mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per caplet.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Analgesic/antipyretic + sympathomimetic.

Manufacturer of ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Ascher, B.F & Company

Indications for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Nasal congestion, headache, fever, aches and pains.

Adult dose for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

2 caplets every 4–6 hours; max 8 caplets/24 hours.

Children's dosing for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Not recommended.

Also:

Contraindications for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.

Warnings/Precautions for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Interactions for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized.

Adverse Reactions for ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

How is ORNEX MAXIMUM STRENGTH supplied?

Caplets—24, 48
Max str caplets—24

Related Disease:

Congestion
Pain, general~nonnarcotics

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