Generic name: pseudoephedrine (oral route) [ soo-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Drug class:Decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 13, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- 12 Hour Cold Maximum Strength
- Biofed
- Cenafed
- Chlor-Trimeton Nasal Decongestant
- Contac 12-Hour
- Dimetapp Decongestant
- Efidac 24 Pseudoephedrine
- ElixSure Congestion Children's
- Genaphed
- Pediacare Decongestant Infants
- Simply Stuffy
- Sudafed
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Liquid
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Syrup
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Decongestant
Pharmacologic Class: Sympathomimetic
Uses for Contac 12-Hour
Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal or sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, and hay fever and other respiratory allergies. It is also used to relieve ear congestion caused by ear inflammation or infection.
Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .
Before using Contac 12-Hour
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Pseudoephedrine may be more likely to cause side effects in infants, especially newborn and premature infants, than in older children and adults.
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