Allergy Symptoms and Common Cold

Updated: July 15, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

acetaminophen pheniramine and phenylephrine

1 packet dissolved in 8 oz of hot water
Do not exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day

cetirizine

5 - 10

Tablet

Orally 

every 24 hours

cetirizine

Solution

Intravenous (IV)

every 24 hours

hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine

Solution

Orally 

every 4-6 hours

when necessary
Do not exceed 20ml(4 doses) in a day

chlophedianol/dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine

Take dose of 10 ml orally every 6 hours
Maximum dose more than 40 ml in a day
Dosage Modifications
Renal Impairment
No dose modification suggested
Hepatic Impairment
No dose modification suggested

ibuprofen and phenylephrine

1 tab orally every 4 hours when necessary while symptoms persist
Should not exceed more than 6 tablets/24 hours

ibuprofen/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine

Take one tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours as required
Do not take more than 6 tablets in one day

ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine

Take 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours as required and dose may increase up to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours
Do not take more than 6 tablets in one day

acetaminophen pheniramine and phenylephrine

Allergy Symptoms and Common Cold
Age: >12 years
1 packet dissolved in 8 oz of hot water
Do not exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day

levocetirizine

5 - 10

Tablet

Orally 

each evening

cetirizine

5 - 10

Tablet

once a day

cetirizine

5 - 10

Tablet

once a day

chlophedianol/dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine

For 6 to <12 years:
Take dose of 5 ml orally every 6 hours as required
Maximum daily dose not more than 20 ml in a day
For ≥12 years:
Take dose of 10 ml orally every 6 hours as required
Maximum daily dose not more than 40 ml in a day

ibuprofen and phenylephrine

Below 12 years: Safety and efficacy were not established
Above 12 years: 1 tab orally every 4 hours when necessary while symptoms persist, should not exceed more than 6 tablets/24 hours

ibuprofen/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine

For <12 years old: Safety and efficacy not established
For 12 years or older:
Take one tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours as required
Do not take more than 6 tablets in one day

ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine

For<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
For >12 years old:
Take 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours as required and dose may increase up to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours
Do not take more than 6 tablets in one day

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