Suphedrine

Generic name:pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
Drug class:Decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and nasal congestion associated with sinusitis
• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

Warnings

Do not use

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• high blood pressure
• heart disease
• diabetes
• thyroid disease
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

When using this product

• do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: one tablet every 12 hours not to exceed two tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years of age: use of product not recommended

Other information

• each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg
• store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) in a dry place
• protect from light
• do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
• see carton end panel for lot number and expiration date
• this product meets the requirements of USP Drug Release Test 3

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalli...