Sudafed pe head congestion plus flu severe

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SUDAFED PE® for Head Congestion + Pain Relief | SUDAFED. Non-drowsy nasal decongestant helps relieve head congestion, sinus pressure, headache and pain symptoms. Each coated caplet contains ibuprofen and phenylephrine HCl for powerful symptom relief.

Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Flu Severe Tablets (24 ct.) temporarily relieve cold and flu symptoms, including sinus pressure, headache, sore throat, cough, and chest congestion without causing drowsiness.

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Liver warning
Sore throat warning
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Overdose warning
Other information
Inactive ingredients
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Sudafed PE Sinus Head Congestion + Flu Severe Non-Drowsy Tablets, 24 ct.

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Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Flu Severe Tablets (24 ct.) give temporary, non-drowsy relief from coughing, nasal congestion, sore throat, sinus pressure, headache, and minor aches and pains, plus helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive. Take your health to the next level with guaranteed FSA eligible Over-the-Counter Meds.

Each tablet contains:

325mg of Acetaminophen , a pain reliever and fever reducer;
5mg of phenylephrine HCl, a nasal decongestant
100mg of guaifenesin, an expectorant
10mg of dextromethorphan HBr, a cough suppressant
These tablets can be used by adults and children 12 years and over

These tablets can be used by adults and children 12 years and over for temporary, non-drowsy relief from coughing, nasal congestion, sore throat, sinus pressure, headache, and minor aches and pains--plus help loosening phlegm (mucus) and thinning bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive.

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Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Taking certain MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking isocarboxazid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, or tranylcypromine during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: beta blockers (such as metoprolol, atenolol), guanethidine, ketoconazole, levoketoconazole, methyldopa, rolapitant, tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, desipramine).

The ingredients in this product are available in many prescription and nonprescription products. Check the labels on all your medications carefully to make sure you are not taking more than one product with the same ingredient(s). Consult your pharmacist if you are unsure of the ingredients in any of your medications.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Some products have ingredients that could raise your heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products or diet aids).

This medication may interfere with certain urine lab tests (such as 5-HIAA levels, VMA levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

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SUDAFED PE HEAD CONGESTION PLUS FLU SEVERE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Active ingredients (in each tablet)	Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mg	Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg	Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg	Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg	Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- nasal congestion
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- cough
- sore throat
- sinus congestion and pressure
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
temporarily reduces fever

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.

Sore throat warning

If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

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
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

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, cough 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
cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts

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.

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

Other information

contains FD&C yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine) as a color additive
store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine), FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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PREVIOUSLY SUDAFED PE ® PRESSURE + PAIN + COLD
NDC 50580-450-01

SUDAFED PE®

HEAD CONGESTION
+ FLU SEVERE

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin,
Phenylephrine HCl, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer,
Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant

actual
size

SINUS PRESSURE
HEADACHE
SORE THROAT
COUGH
CHEST CONGESTION

24 TABLETS

NON-DROWSY

Is Sudafed OK for flu?

This combination medication is used to temporarily treat cough, chest congestion, fever, body aches, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).

Will Sudafed help head pressure from flu?

Details. Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Flu Severe Tablets relieve cold and flu symptoms, including sinus pressure, headache, sore throat, cough, and chest congestion.

What can you not mix with Sudafed?

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)? Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Is Sudafed PE good for head congestion?

SUDAFED PE^® for Head Congestion + Pain Relief | SUDAFED. Non-drowsy nasal decongestant helps relieve head congestion, sinus pressure, headache and pain symptoms. Each coated caplet contains ibuprofen and phenylephrine HCl for powerful symptom relief.