Sudafed Sinus Congestion 24 Hour
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Pseudoephedrine HCl 240 mg
Purpose
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
- relieves sinus pressure
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- had obstruction or narrowing of the bowel. Rarely, tablets of this kind may cause bowel obstruction (blockage), usually in people with severe narrowing of the bowel (esophagus, stomach or intestine).
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
- you experience persistent abdominal pain or vomiting
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | swallow one whole tablet with water every 24 hours do not exceed one tablet in 24 hoursdo not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tabletthe tablet does not completely dissolve and may be seen in the stool (this is normal) |
| children under 12 years | do not use this product in children under 12 years of age |
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 10 mg
- store between 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F)
- do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
cellulose triacetate, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium chloride, titanium dioxide