http://branddrugsonline.info Q-fed, Pseudoephedrine - Oral Brand Drug Feed Wed, 23 May 2012 15:07:30 CDT en http://q-fed.6408.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 construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig 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 snius congestion caused by allergies or the common cold, or ear congestion caused by inflammation or infection.

HOW TO USE: It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication, unless your docotr instructs you to do otherwise.
Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallowed whole.

Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may raise side effects. If symptoms do not imrpove after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not raise the dose or take this more frequenlty than recommended. SIDE EFFECTS: May cause dizziness, headache, fast or poudning heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, difficult or painful urination, sweating, nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.

If they persist, become severe or bothersome, inofrm your doctor. 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 celarly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss 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: sleepnig pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, high blood pressure drugs.

Tell your doctor if you have tkaen 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 apprvoal.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergnecy room immediately.

Symptoms of overdose may include irrgeular or unusually slow or rapid heartbeat, unusual nervousness or excitement, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, and seizures. NOTES: Talk with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about diseases you have and drugs you are already taking before uisng any new medication. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered if witihn an hour. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses.

STORAGE: Store at room temperautre between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Do not store in the bathroom.]]>