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Sudafed Decongestant Tablets contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg, an oral decongestant used for the temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion associated with colds, flu and allergies.
When the nasal passages become inflamed, blood vessels in the lining of the nose can swell, causing a blocked or stuffy sensation. Pseudoephedrine works by narrowing these swollen blood vessels, helping reduce congestion and making it easier to breathe through the nose.
Sudafed Decongestant Tablets provide short-term symptom relief but do not treat the underlying infection or allergy.
What Can Sudafed Decongestant Tablets Help With?
- Blocked nose: Relieves nasal congestion caused by colds and flu.
- Sinus congestion: Helps reduce swelling in the nasal passages and sinuses.
- Allergic rhinitis: Relieves nasal blockage associated with allergies, including hay fever.
- Cold and flu symptoms: Helps ease a stuffy nose during respiratory illnesses.
Active ingredient: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg.
Pack size: 12 tablets.
Form: Film-coated tablets.
Suitable age: Adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Important Safety Information
Sudafed Decongestant Tablets contain pseudoephedrine, which is not suitable for everyone.
Do Not Take Sudafed If You Have
- High blood pressure or cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- An overactive thyroid
- Closed-angle glaucoma
- Severe acute or chronic kidney disease or kidney failure
- Phaeochromocytoma
- An allergy to pseudoephedrine or another ingredient
Do Not Take With
- Other sympathomimetic decongestants
- Beta-blockers
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- MAOIs taken within the previous 14 days
- Other medicines may also interact with pseudoephedrine. Tell your pharmacist about all prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you take.
Speak to a Healthcare Professional Before Use If
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have difficulty passing urine or an enlarged prostate.
- You have liver or kidney impairment.
- You take medicines for blood pressure, depression or heart conditions.
- You have a history of adverse reactions to decongestants.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention If You Experience
- A sudden, severe or thunderclap headache
- Confusion, seizures or sudden visual disturbances
- Severe chest pain
- Sudden loss of vision
- Severe abdominal pain with rectal bleeding
- A serious allergic reaction
Pharmacy Supply Restrictions
Pseudoephedrine-containing products are subject to UK pharmacy sales restrictions.
A pharmacist must ensure the requested quantity and combination of medicines comply with current legal requirements.
Always read the patient information leaflet before taking this medicine.
Active Ingredient
Each tablet contains:
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg
Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic decongestant that reduces swelling in the blood vessels lining the nose and sinuses.
Other Ingredients
- Lactose monohydrate
- Pregelatinised maize starch
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Magnesium stearate
- Colloidal silica
- Hypromellose
- Red iron oxide (E172)
- Talc
- Polyethylene glycol 400
Contains lactose. People with certain rare hereditary sugar-intolerance conditions should not take this medicine.
Always check the patient information leaflet for the ingredients in your supplied pack.
Adults and Children Aged 12 Years and Over
- Take one tablet every 4–6 hours, when required.
- Do not take more than four tablets in 24 hours.
- Leave at least four hours between doses.
- Swallow the tablet with water.
- Use for the shortest period necessary to relieve symptoms.
Children Under 12 Years
Do not give these 60mg tablets to children under 12 years.
Important Dosing Advice
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Do not combine with other medicines containing pseudoephedrine.
- Avoid taking other oral decongestants at the same time
- Check the ingredients of combination cold and flu medicines before use.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take the next dose only when required, ensuring the minimum interval is maintained. Do not take a double dose.
Common or Possible Side Effects
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Increased heart rate or palpitations
Other Possible Side Effects
- Anxiety or irritability
- Increased blood pressure
- Skin rash or itching
- Difficulty passing urine
- Vomiting
Rare but Serious Side Effects
Pseudoephedrine has been associated with rare but serious reactions, including:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Serious skin reactions
- Reduced blood supply to the bowel
- Sudden visual disturbances
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS)
Stop taking Sudafed and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a sudden, severe headache, confusion, seizures, visual disturbances or repeated vomiting associated with a severe headache.
Stop treatment and seek urgent advice if you experience sudden abdominal pain with rectal bleeding, sudden vision loss or a severe skin reaction.
Storage Instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Keep tablets in their original packaging to protect them from moisture.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiry date.
- Return unwanted or expired medicines to a pharmacy for safe disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are Sudafed Decongestant Tablets?
They are pharmacy-only tablets containing pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg for temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion.
What are Sudafed Decongestant Tablets used for?
They help relieve a blocked nose and sinus congestion associated with colds, flu and allergies.
How does Sudafed work?
Pseudoephedrine narrows swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, reducing congestion.
How many Sudafed tablets can I take?
Adults and children aged 12 years and over may take one tablet every four to six hours, up to four times daily.
What is the maximum daily dose?
Do not take more than four tablets, equivalent to 240mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, in 24 hours.
Can I buy more than one box of Sudafed Decongestant Tablets?
No. UK pharmacy regulations limit the sale of pseudoephedrine to a maximum of 720mg per transaction. Each box of Sudafed Decongestant Tablets contains 12 tablets of 60mg, totalling 720mg. Therefore, only one box can be purchased per transaction.
