Sudafed Decongestant Liquid

What is Sudafed Decongestant Liquid?
Sudafed Decongestant Liquid is a treatment for cold symptoms, including blocked noses, sinuses, and catarrh. It helps relieve congestion and make breathing easier.

How does Sudafed Decongestant Liquid work?
Sudafed Decongestant Liquid contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, a decongestant that relieves sinus and nasal congestion.
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride reduces the swelling of blood vessels in the nose, which helps clear mucus and allows air to flow more freely into the nasal cavities.

What is the recommended dosage?
Always take Sudafed Decongestant Liquid exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

• Children aged 6-12 years old: 1 x 5ml spoonful of Sudafed every 4-6 hours, up to 4 times a day.

• Children over 12 years old and adults: 2 x 5ml spoonfuls of Sudafed every 4-6 hours, up to 4 times daily.

Side Effects
Like all medicines, Sudafed Decongestant Liquid may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:

• Headaches

• Difficulty sleeping

• Nervousness

• Dizziness

• Dry mouth

• Nausea

If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, including swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties, and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking the medicine immediately and seek medical help:

• Reduced blood flow to the heart, which can cause angina (discomfort or pain in the chest, back, neck, jaw, shoulders, and arms) or a heart attack.

• Weakness of the face, arms, legs, or speech problems.

• Sudden onset of fever, reddening of the skin, and small bumps.

• Sudden onset of a severe headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, fits, and visual disturbances.

• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing.

• Allergic reactions, including skin rashes such as hives and itching.

• Hallucinations or paranoia.

• Sudden abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.

• Sudden loss or reduction of vision.

Warnings
Sudafed Decongestant Liquid may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have:

• High blood pressure or heart disease

• Diabetes

• Phaeochromocytoma

• An overactive thyroid gland

• Glaucoma

• Severe kidney problems

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have previously had kidney or liver problems

• You have blocked arteries or veins

• You are being treated for a thyroid disorder

• You have difficulty passing water

• You have an enlarged prostate

Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medications:

• Tricyclic antidepressants to treat mood disorders

• Anticholinergic drugs used to treat cramps or spasms

• Antihypertensives for high blood pressure (e.g., guanethidine, methyldopa, adrenergic neuron blockers, beta blockers, debrisoquine, bretylium, or betanidine)

• Moclobemide, for mood disorders

• Cardiac glycosides (e.g., digoxin)

• Ergot alkaloids for migraines (e.g., ergotamine, methysergide)

• Oxytocin, which is used during childbirth

Age Restrictions
This product is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this product.

Driving and operating machinery
This product may cause dizziness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

Storage Information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is right for you. Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children. Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product. Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.