Children's Silfedrine

Generic name:pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral liquid
Drug class:Decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Purpose

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 15 mg ..... Nasal decongestant

Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to

• common cold
  
• hay fever
  
• other upper respiratory allergies
  
• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Warnings

DO NOT USE IN CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE

• 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

• heart diseases
  
• high blood pressure
  
• thyroid disease
  
• diabetes
  
• 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 accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Directions

• Take at every 6 hours, if needed
  
• Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, grape flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution.

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