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Good Sense Nasal Decongestant

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours children ages 6 to 11 years • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years do not use this product in children under 6 years of age
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours children ages 6 to 11 years • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years do not use this product in children under 6 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 sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours children ages 6 to 11 years • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours • do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years do not use this product in children under 6 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 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 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.
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