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   Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine
(oral) (capsule, Extended Release, Capsule)


Treats stuffy nose and sinuses caused by the common cold, hay fever, or sinus infection. This medicine is a decongestant.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Sudafed, Pediacare Decongestant Infants, Sudafed 12 Hour, Simply Stuffy, Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric, Pseudo-Gest, Pseudocot, Sudanyl, Sudodrine, Sudo-Tab, Kodet Se, Ridafed, Genaphed, Sudodrin, Quality Choice Suphedrine

 
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Pseudoephedrine
Sudafed, Pediacare Decongestant Infants, Sudafed 12 Hour, Simply Stuffy, Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric, Pseudo-Gest, Pseudocot, Sudanyl, Sudodrine, Sudo-Tab, Kodet Se, Ridafed, Genaphed, Sudodrin, Quality Choice Suphedrine
Uses
Treats stuffy nose and sinuses caused by the common cold, hay fever, or sinus infection. This medicine is a decongestant.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Long Acting Capsule, Capsule, Long Acting Tablet, Tablet, Liquid, Chewable Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
  • If this medicine makes you feel restless, avoid taking it at bedtime. Swallow the capsule or tablet whole.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break. The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.
  • Do not swallow it whole. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Chest pain Very fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat Wheezing or shortness of breath Convulsions (seizures) Severe restlessness Hallucinations

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pseudoephedrine.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Check with your doctor before using if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate, or an overactive thyroid. You should not use this medicine for more than 7 days unless ordered by a doctor. If you do not get better after using this medicine for 7 days, or if you have a fever, talk to your doctor.

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