What is Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus?
There are a variety of kinds and brands of guaifenesin and phenylephrine available. Not all of them are mentioned in this leaflet. Guaifenesin can be described as an expectorant. It can help ease congestion in your throat, chest, and throat, allowing you to exhale out of your mouth.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that reduces blood vessels in the passages of the nasal airways. The blood vessels are dilapidated and can lead to nose congestion (stuffy nasal congestion). Sudafed PE Non-Drying sinus is a combination medicine that is used to treat sinuses that are stuffed and nasal congestion, as well as to reduce chest congestion that is caused by the common influenza and flu.
Side effects
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus can result in serious side effects. Take a break from Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus immediately and consult your physician immediately. If you suffer from:
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
- Extreme anxiety
Common adverse consequences of Sudafed PE for non-drying sinuses could include:
- Dry mouth, nose, dry mouth, or throat
- Uneasy stomach and loss of appetite loss of appetite, vomiting;
- Getting excited or feeling anxious (especially when it is a child);
- Sleep problems (insomnia); or
- Headache, dizziness.
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Other effects may also be present. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Avoid giving this medicine to a child who is less than 4 years of age. Always consult a doctor prior to giving a cold or cough medicine to children. In very young children, misuse of cough or cold medications can result in death.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus if you are allergic to it. Don't use Sudafed PE's Non-Drying Sinus if you have previously taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and selegiline.
Consult a physician or pharmacist to determine whether it's safe for you to be taking this drug if you are suffering from:
- Hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease;
- Diabetes;
- Problems with circulation;
- Glaucoma;
- Excessively active thyroid or
- Prostate enlargement or urinary problems
It is unclear whether this medicine could cause harm to unborn babies. Do not take Sudafed PE, a non-drying syncytium, without a medical recommendation if you are expecting.
Guaifenesin and phenylephrine can pass through breast milk and cause harm to a nursing infant. Decongestants can also affect the production of breast milk. Do not take this medicine without medical guidance in the case of breastfeeding infants. Artificially sweetened liquid medications could contain phenylalanine. Be sure to read the label of your medicine to determine if you suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU).
How to take it?
Follow the directions on the label or as recommended by your physician. Avoid using in larger quantities, in smaller amounts, or for longer periods than prescribed. Cold or cough medicine is typically taken for a brief time until symptoms improve. Don't give this medication to children younger than four years old. Always consult a physician before giving cold or cough medicine to children. Death can occur because of the misuse of cold or cough medicine by very young children.
Measure the amount of liquid medicine using the dosing syringe that comes with it or using a dosing spoon or medicine cup. If you don't own a device for measuring doses, you can ask your pharmacist for one.Don't crush, chew, break, open, or crush the extended-release capsule or tablet. Suck it up whole. Drink more fluids to alleviate congestion and lubricate your throat when you are taking this medication. Consult your physician if symptoms don't improve after seven weeks of therapy or if you suffer from a fever that causes headaches, coughing, or an itchy skin eruption. Place it in a cool, dry place far from heat and moisture.
What could happen when you miss a dose?
Because Sudafed PE is a non-drying, painless sinus medication that can be used as needed, you might not be following a regular dosing regimen. If you take the medication on a regular basis, you should take the missed dose immediately when you remember. Do not take any missed doses if it's nearing the time for the next dose. Do not take a second dose to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Aviod this
The medication could affect your reactions or thinking. Be aware if you are driving or engaging in any activity that requires that you be aware. Alcohol consumption can cause an increase in the effects of guaifenesin or phenylephrine. Consult a physician or pharmacist before taking any other cold, cough, or allergy medication. Sudafed PE (non-drying sinus) can be included in numerous combination medicines. Combining certain medicines could result in you getting overdosed on a particular medicine.
Interaction with other drugs
Consult a physician or pharmacist before taking Sudafed PE, a non-drying eye condition, if you are also taking other medicines that include prescription or over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, and herbal products. Certain medications can trigger unwanted or harmful effects when taken together. Some interactions may not be included in this guideline for medications.
When you are taking this medicine, it is combined with other medicines that cause you to sleep or cause breathing problems, which can make these effects worse. Consult your physician before you start taking Sudafed PE non-drying sinus in combination with a sleeping medication, a narcotic pain medicine such as muscle relaxers, or medicines to treat depression, anxiety, depression, or seizures.
