What is SudoGest Sinus and Allergy?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that decreases the effects of a natural chemical histamine within the body. Histamine is known to cause nasal congestion, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose. Pseudoephedrine can be described as a decongestant that shrinks the blood vessels that line the nasal passages. Blood vessels that are dilated can cause the nasal passages to become congested (stuffy nostrils).
SudoGest Sinus and Allergy is a combination medicine that treats symptoms of commonly-suffered colds or seasonal allergies such as sneezing, runny or nasal congestion, and itchy eyes. SudoGest, sinus, and allergy medications could be used for other purposes not covered in this medication guide.
SudoGest Allergy and Sinus Negative Side Reactions
Contact a medical professional immediately in the event that you exhibit warning signs of an allergic reaction, such as symptoms of hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face.
This medicine could trigger severe adverse effects. Take this medicine off and consult your physician immediately if you experience:
- Chest pain, rapid pulse, or irregular heart rate;
- Hallucinations, confusion, extreme nervousness,
- Tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- Minimal or no urination;
- Bleeding or bruising, unusual weakness
- Extremely dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache and ear buzzing, anxiety, breathlessness).
Side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and confusion are more common in older people.
Common adverse consequences associated with SudoGest sinus and allergy may include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
- Dry mouth, nose, or lips;
- Sickness, constipation, stomach pain, and loss of appetite
- Difficulties with concentration or memory; issues with memory or concentration
- Being anxious or restless (especially for children).
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Others could happen. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Prednisone, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin, fluticasone nasal, cetirizine, and loratadine
Warnings
Don't take this medication if you've used an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days, including linezolid, isocarboxazid, Methylene Blue injections, phenelzine, rasagiline, and selegiline. tranylcypromine.
It is not recommended to use antihistamine medications to make children restless.
Before you take this drug
Do not take this medicine if you've used an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. A drug interaction that is dangerous may occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and selegiline.
This medicine is for you if you're allergic to pseudoephedrine or chlorpheniramine.
Speak with a pharmacist or doctor about whether it's safe to take this medication when you are suffering from:
- Asthma or COPD coughing with mucus, or cough that is caused due to smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
- A blockage in your stomach or in your intestines
- Renal or liver illness;
- Hypertension, a coronary condition, coronary artery disease, or a recent cardiac attack;
- An overly large prostate or urinary tract problem;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy or any other seizure disorder
- Pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumour);
- Hyperactive thyroid or
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
It is not clear if SudoGest Sinus and Allergy will affect a newborn baby. Do not take this medicine without seeking your physician's guidance if you're expecting. It is unclear if the chemicals in chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine are absorbed into the milk of a nursing baby or if they are harmful to the nursing infant. Antihistamines and decongestants could reduce the production of breast milk. Do not take this medication without your physician's guidance if you're breastfeeding an infant. Artificially sweetened liquid medicines could contain phenylalanine. Make sure to check the label on your medication to determine if you suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU).
How to take SudoGest Sinus and Allergy?
Take it exactly as indicated on the label or as directed by your physician. Do not take it in larger quantities than suggested or for longer periods than suggested. Cold medication is typically taken only for a short period of time until you feel better.
Don't give this medication to children younger than four years old. Always consult a doctor prior to giving a cold or cough medicine to children. Death can occur due to the improper use of cold and cough medicines by very young children. It is not recommended to use antihistamine medications to make children tired. The tablet that can be chewed must be chewed prior to taking it in.
Take measurements of liquid medicines using the syringe for dosing, a measuring spoon, or a medicine cup. If you don't have an instrument for measuring doses, request one from your pharmacist. One. If you require surgery, be sure to inform your doctor ahead of time if you've taken a cold medicine in the last few days. Consult your doctor if symptoms don't get better after seven days of medication, you suffer from a fever that causes headaches or coughs, or you have the appearance of a skin problem.
This medication could cause unorthodox results in allergy skin test results. Be sure to inform any doctor treating your condition that you are using an antihistamine. Keep at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Since cold medicines are taken when needed, you may not be following a dose schedule. If you take the medicine regularly, you should make sure to take your missed dose immediately when you remember. Do not take your missed dose if you are nearing the time for the next scheduled dose. Don't take any extra medication to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
The medication could affect your reactions or thinking. Be cautious if you drive or engage in any activity that requires you to be vigilant. Alcohol consumption with this medicine may cause unwanted side effects.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other allergy, cold, or sleep medication. A number of combination medicines contain pseudoephedrine or chlorpheniramine. When you combine certain medications, it can result in excessive amounts of this drug. Look at the label to determine the presence of the antihistamine or decongestant.
Interaction with other drugs
Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to using SudoGest Sinus and Allergy if you're taking any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Certain medications can trigger unwanted or harmful effects when taken together. Some interactions may not be mentioned in this medication guide.
When you are taking this medicine, it is combined with other medications that cause you to sleep or slow your breathing, which could make these effects worse. Consult your physician before you start taking SudoGest Sinus and Allergy with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxers, or medication that treats depression, anxiety, and depression, as well as seizures.
