Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant
Generic name:pseudoephedrine [ SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Contac Cold, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Nexafed, Silfedrine, Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant, SudoGest, Suphedrin
Drug class:Decongestants
The Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant?
Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes.
Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant if you are allergic to Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant.
Do not use Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
heart disease or high blood pressure;
enlarged prostate and urination problems;
diabetes; or
a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
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