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Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Plus Pain

ACETAMINOPHEN AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets every 4 hours do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold: sinus congestion and pressure headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold: sinus congestion and pressure headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets every 4 hours do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.

The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold: sinus congestion and pressure headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets every 4 hours do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dose Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.
  • The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
  • Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.