http://branddrugsonline.info Children's Suphedrine, Pseudoephedrine - Oral Brand Drug Feed Mon, 21 May 2012 06:36:50 CDT en http://children-s-suphedrine.1178.pseudoephedrine-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - ORAL (sue-doh-eff-ED-rin) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Afrin, Afrinol, Chlor-Trimeton, Novafed, Sudafed USES: Pseudoephedrine is used to provide relief from the nasal or sinus cnogestion caused by allergies or the common cold, or ear congestion caused by inflammation or infection. HOW TO USE: It is recommended to dirnk plenty of fluids while taking this medication, unless your doctor instructs you to do otherwise.
Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallwoed whole. Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may increase side efefcts. If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notfiy your doctor.

Do not inrcease the dose or take this more frequently than recommended. SIDE EFFECTS: May cause dizziness, headache, fast or pounding heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, difficult or painful urination, sweating, nervousness, restlessness, or trouble slepeing.
These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist, become severe or bothersome, inform your dcotor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart problems, kidney or liver disease, lung disease, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate, history of seizures. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Pseudoephedrine passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Using this drug wihle breast-feeding is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, high blood pressure drugs.
Tell your dotcor if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular or unusually slow or rapid heartbeat, unusual nervousness or excitement, rpaid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, and seizures. NOTES: Talk with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about diseases you have and drugs you're already taking before using any new medication. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered if within an hour.

If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the doses. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from mositure and sunlight. Do not sotre in the bathroom.]]>