Drug details

Deconex IR Tablets (guaifenesin and phenylephrine hcl)

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Deconex IR (guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet) is a combination of an expectorant, and a nasal decongestant indicated to temporarily relieves the following symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes. Deconex IR is available over-the-counter (OTC).

The drug is often used to treat Allergic rhinitis , Common cold , Hay fever .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • diarrhea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • nervousness,
  • trouble sleeping (insomnia),
  • drowsiness,
  • stomach upset,
  • excitability, or
  • irritability.
  • anxiety,
The following drugs are related to Deconex IR Tablets, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Ziagen (abacavir sulfate)
  • Epzicom (abacavir sulfate and lamivudine tablets)
  • Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol)
  • Ventolin Solution (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution)
  • Ventolin Syrup (albuterol sulfate syrup)
  • Tessalon (benzonatate capsules)
  • Phenergan-Codeine (codeine phosphate and promethazine hcl)
  • Hycodan (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide)
  • Phenergan (promethazine)
  • Phenergan Vc (promethazine hcl and phenylephrine hcl syrup)