Sudafed 24 Hour sustained

Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour)

Generic Name: pseudoephedrine (soo-doe-e-FED-rin)

Brand Name: Sudafed 24 Hour

Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) is used for:

Relieving congestion due to colds, flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) is a decongestant. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe more easily.

Do NOT use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour)
• you are taking furazolidone or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days
• you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, a rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour):

Some medical conditions may interact with Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of heart problems, diabetes, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems, adrenal gland problems, high blood pressure, seizures, stroke, blood vessel problems, or an overactive thyroid

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine) because the effectiveness of Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) may be decreased
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cocaine, furazolidone, indomethacin, methyldopa, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), oxytocic medicines (eg, oxytocin), rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the actions and side effects of Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) may be increased
• Bromocriptine, catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone), digoxin, or droxidopa because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour):

Use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) with food, water, or milk to minimize stomach irritation.
• Swallow Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
• If you miss a dose of Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour).

Important safety information:

• Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour). Using Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• If your symptoms do not improve within 7 days or if you develop a high fever, check with your doctor.
• If you have trouble sleeping, ask your pharmacist or doctor about the best time to take Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour).
• The tablet shell may not completely dissolve and may be seen in the stool. This is normal and not cause for concern.
• Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour).
• Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) contains pseudoephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains pseudoephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Diabetes patients - Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Use Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) during pregnancy. It is unknown if Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour), check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour):

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Difficulty urinating, dizziness, headache, nausea, nervousness, restlessness, sleeplessness, stomach irritation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA .

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center. or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion, hallucinations, irregular or unusually slow or rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, seizures.

Proper storage of Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour):

Store Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour) or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour). It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour). This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Sudafed 24 Hour sustained-release tablets (24 hour).

Issue Date: December 3, 2014

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