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Sudafed Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCI) is a medication that belongs to the drug class, decongestants. Sudafed is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever, and sinus congestion. Common side effects of Sudafed include nervousness, restlessness, excitability, dizziness, headache, fear, anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions (seizures).
Sudafed usual dose is one tablet every 12 hours. Sudafed drug interactions include monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs (for example, isocarboxazid [Marplan]), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (for example, venlafaxine [Effexor]), bronchodilators (for example, albuterol [Proventil]), blood pressure medications (such as beta blockers [Atenolol]) and calcium channel blockers [for example, verapamil]). Sudafed may have adverse effects in the fetus and is excreted in breast milk.
Our Sudafed Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Sudafed Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever
or other upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Read the complete drug monograph for Sudafed »
What is Sudafed Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Sudafed Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
- severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
- increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, ches...
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What is Sudafed Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Sudafed Consumer Information: Uses
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of stuffy nose and sinus pain/pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, allergies, bronchitis). Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant (sympathomimetic). It works by narrowing the blood vessels to decrease swelling and congestion.
If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions section.)
Cough-and-cold products have not been shown ...
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