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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
It comes as tablets, capsules and a liquid that you swallow. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Pseudoephedrine usually starts to work in 15 to 30 minutes Common side effects include feeling sick, headaches, a dry mouth, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or increased blood pressure.
It might also make you feel restless, nervous or shaky. Pseudoephedrine is also called by the brand names Sudafed or Galpseud Linctus. Important Do not give pseudoephedrine to children under 6 years. Tell a pharmacist or doctor if you have: ever had an allergic reaction to pseudoephedrine or other medicines in the past high blood pressure hypertension heart disease taken medicines for depression known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs in the last 2 weeks diabetes an overactive thyroid gland hyperthyroidism glaucoma increased pressure in the eye an enlarged prostate men with difficulty peeing or needing to pee often liver or kidney problems.
The usual dose depends on the medicine you're taking. Important If you have bought pseudoephedrine or any medicine containing pseudoephedrine from a pharmacy or supermarket, follow the instructions that come with the packet or ask a pharmacist for advice. How to take it You can take pseudoephedrine tablets and liquid with or without food. What if I forget to take it? If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when you need it.
Always leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. What if I take too much? Urgent advice: Call for advice now if:. Go to A serious allergic reaction is an emergency.
These are not all the side effects of pseudoephedrine. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. What to do about: feeling or being sick — try taking pseudoephedrine with or after a meal or snack.
It may also help if you do not eat rich or spicy food. If you have been sick, drink plenty of water by having frequent sips to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual or having strong-smelling pee. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a painkiller.
If your headache does not go away, stop taking pseudoephedrine or see your doctor. It may be because pseudoephedrine can increase your blood pressure. Ask a pharmacist about trying a different medicine. Try not to watch television or use your mobile phone before going to bed.
Try to relax for an hour before bedtime. Pseudoephedrine and breastfeeding Pseudoephedrine is not recommended to take while you're breastfeeding. Non-urgent advice: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you're:. Check with a pharmacist or doctor if you're taking: antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs digoxin, a medicine for heart failure tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline ergot alkaloids, such as ergotamine for migraine Pseudoephedrine is sometimes mixed with painkillers, such as cough and cold remedies.
Ask a pharmacist if you're not sure. Mixing pseudoephedrine with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with pseudoephedrine. Important Tell a doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements. Like most drugs, Sudafed may cause side effects. Some of these side effects may go away as your body gets used to the medication.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. Also, before taking Sudafed, be sure to tell your doctor if you take any of the following medications:.
Sudafed is safe for many people. However, you should avoid it if you have certain health conditions, which may get worse if you take Sudafed. Before using Sudafed, be sure to tell your doctor if you have:.
There are concerns of misuse with Sudafed because it can be used to make illegal methamphetamine, a very addictive stimulant. However, Sudafed itself is not addictive. There are also no warnings against drinking alcohol while taking Sudafed. However, in rare cases, alcohol may increase certain side effects of Sudafed, such as dizziness. Also call if you have a high fever. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. In most states, Sudafed is available over the counter OTC.
However, some locations in the United States require a prescription. The states of Oregon and Mississippi, as well as some cities in Missouri and Tennessee, all require a prescription for Sudafed. The reason for these prescription requirements is that PSE, the main ingredient in Sudafed, is used to make illegal methamphetamine. Also called crystal meth, methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug. These requirements help prevent people from buying Sudafed to make this drug.
Efforts to prevent people from using PSE to make methamphetamine also restrict the sale of Sudafed. It requires you to present a photo ID to buy products that contain pseudoephedrine.
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