Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy
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
What is Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy?
Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes.
Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy 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 Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy if you are allergic to Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy.
Do not use Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy 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 Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy?
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.
Take with a full glass of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dos...
