SUDAFED PE® Sinus Pressure + Pain Relief Maximum Strength Decongestant Tablets with Acetaminophen*
This non-drowsy decongestant provides powerful relief of sinus congestion and pressure, as well as sinus headache pain relief. Each maximum strength congestion relief tablet contains phenylephrine HCI decongestant and acetaminophen pain reliever and fever reducer.
*On November 8, 2024 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine (PE) from the OTC monograph. The FDA proposed order is not related to safety.
Product Details
SUDAFED PE® Sinus Pressure + Pain Relief decongestant tablets provide maximum strength relief of sinus headaches, and sinus congestion and pressure. Each non-drowsy congestion medicine tablet contains 5 mg phenylephrine HCl nasal decongestant and 325 mg of acetaminophen pain reliever to help promote sinus drainage and temporarily reduce pain and fever. This sinus pressure & pain medicine helps provide relief from nasal congestion, sinus headache and other sinus-pressure related symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or allergies.
From the #1 pharmacist recommended brand among OTC oral decongestants, SUDAFED PE® Sinus Pressure + Pain Relief is suitable for adults and children ages 12+.
These sinus congestion and pressure relief tablets temporarily relieve the following symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
Sinus congestion and pressure
Headache
Minor aches and pains
Nasal congestion
Promotes sinus drainage
Temporarily reduces fever
Active Ingredients:
Acetaminophen 325 mg - Pain reliever/fever reducer
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg - Nasal decongestant
Inactive Ingredients:
Carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
Do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Take 2 caplets every 4 hours
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Children under 12 years:
Ask a doctor
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
Diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
redness or swelling is present
new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions or comments?
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