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Sinus Pressure and Congestion Relief Maximum Strength

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
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 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 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 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 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 diabetes heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the 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.

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 diabetes heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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