Drug details

Entex La (guaifenesin and phenylephrine)

type of Cough/Cold, Other Combos

Entex LA (phenylephrine hydrochloride and guaifenesin) is a combination of a decongestant and an expectorant used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu. Entex LA is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Common cold .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• loss of appetite,
• upset stomach,
• headache, or
• skin rash or itching,
• flushing (warmth, tingling, or redness under the skin),
• feeling excited or restless (especially in children),
• dizziness.

The following drugs are related to Entex La, either as a replacement or used together:

• Entex LQ (guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride liquid)
• Entex-T (guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablets)
• Factive (gemifloxacin mesylate)
• Flowtuss (hydrocodone bitartrate and guaifenesin)

The following supplements are related to Entex La, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• N-Acetyl Cysteine (s.)
• Cowslip (s.)
• Elderflower (s.)
• Gentian (s.)
• Sorrel (s.)
• Verbena (s.)
• Beta-Carotene (s.)
• Andrographis (s.)
• Echinacea (s.)
• English Ivy (s.)