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Nasal Decongestant PE

PHENYLEPHRINE HCL 10 MG

Standard Dose
DIRECTIONS: take 1 tablet every 4 hours adults and children 12 years and over: do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
USES: ■ temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure ■ temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to 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 common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS: take 1 tablet every 4 hours adults and children 12 years and over: do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor 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 common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS: take 1 tablet every 4 hours adults and children 12 years and over: do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor 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.

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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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