Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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SUDAFED®
(pseudoephedrine HCI) 12-Hour Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Extended release.
Non-drowsy formula.

Ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Pseudoephedrine HCI 120 mg

Nasal decongestant

Inactive ingredients

candelilla wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, and titanium dioxide. Printed with edible blue ink.

What are the possible side effects of pseudoephedrine?

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...

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What are the precautions when taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?

Before taking pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Also tell your doctor if you have had negative reactions to other sympathomimetics (such as ephedrine, phenylephrine). This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: diabetes, a certain eye condition (glaucoma), heart problems (such as heart attack, chest pain, heart failure), fast/irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, kidney disease, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate).

This drug may...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 11/21/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.