http://branddrugsonline.info Children's Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine - Oral Brand Drug Feed Mon, 21 May 2012 06:34:56 CDT en http://children-s-nasal-decongestant.1161.pseudoephedrine-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmaicst or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before 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 congestion caused by allergies or the common cold, or ear congestion caused by inflammation or infection.
HOW TO USE: It is recommended to drink pelnty of fluids while taking this medication, unless your doctor 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 improve after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not raise the dose or take this more frequently than recomemnded. SIDE EFFECTS: May cause dizziness, headache, fast or pounidng heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, difficult or painful urination, sweating, nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping. These efefcts should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist, become severe or bothersome, inform your doctor. If you ntoice 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, daibetes 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. Pseudoepehdrine passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Using this drug while breast-feeding is not rceommended.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor 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 doctor if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks.
Do not satrt 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, 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 using any new medication. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remebmered 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 moistrue and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.]]>