Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime

Generic name: Diphenhydramine And Phenylephrine
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.

Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe drowsiness;

sleeplessness;

painful or difficult urination;

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;

trouble breathing;

anxiety, nervousness;

a seizure; or

problems with balance or speech.

Common side effects of Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime may include:

dizziness, drowsiness, headache;

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

nausea, vomiting, constipation;

blurred vision; or

trouble sleeping.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1 800 FDA 1088.

Before taking Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime

Do not use Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime is safe to use if you have ever had:

asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;

high blood pressure, heart disease;

an enlarged prostate or urination problems;

glaucoma;

diabetes; or

a thyroid disorder.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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How to use Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

Ask a doctor before giving the medicine to a child.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Warnings

Use this medicine exactly as directed. Taking too much diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Ask a doctor before giving the medicine to a child younger than 6 years old.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain diphenhydramine. Taking too much of this medicine can lead to a fatal overdose.

What other drugs will affect Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Daytime/Nighttime with any other medicines, especially drugs that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

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