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equate sinus 12 hour

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 1 tablet every 12 hours • do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 1 tablet every 12 hours • do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age Warnings and cautions Warnings 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 1 tablet every 12 hours • do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age Warnings and cautions Warnings 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • Warnings 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.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.