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Generic name:Pseudoephedrine
Brand name:Cenafed, Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Dimetapp Decongestant, Decofed, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Genaphed, Kid Kare Drops, Elixsure Decongestant, Ridafed, Seudotabs, Suphedrin, Sudafed, Sudrine, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Congestion, Unifed

Description
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. It helps in shrinking blood vessels in the nasal passages as dilated blood vessels can cause stuffy nose or nasal congestion. It allows drainage of sinus passages.

Available as tablets, solution, liquid, or drops.

Uses

• Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal congestion, which is caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever.
• It is also used to treat sinus congestion and pressure.
• It also helps in relieving congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes.

How to use?

Use pseudoephedrine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as directed on the label. The regular tablets, liquid, or drops usually are taken every 4 to 6 hours, but it is advisable not to take more than four doses in a 24-hour period. Do not use more than what it is recommended. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Swallow the pill whole.

Safety Tips

• Let your doctor know if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or any other medications.
• Do not take if you are taking MAO inhibitors, Marplan, Nardil, Eldepryl, and Parnate.
• Before taking pseudoephedrine, your doctor should know what other medicines you are regularly taking like vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.
• Let your doctor know if you have asthma, or high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, thyroid, heart, or kidney disease.
• Your doctor should know if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• If you are having surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking pseudoephedrine.
• Should not be used in children less than 2 years of age
• Improper use in young children can cause serious and life-threatening effects or death.

Side effects
Pseudoephedrine may cause side effects such as

• Restlessness
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Stomach pain
• Difficulty sleeping
• Vomiting
• Breathing problem
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• Palpitations
• Shaking of a part of the body that you cannot control
• Hallucinating

Disclaimer:The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.