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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Sudafed

Sudafed has 25 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Sudafed
 
Sudafed is also known by the generic name Pseudoephedrine Hcl


USES:
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of stuffy nose and sinus pain/pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, allergies, bronchitis). Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant (sympathomimetic). It works by narrowing the blood vessels to decrease swelling and congestion.

If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions section.)

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Long-acting tablets/capsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar decongestants (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).


Sudafed has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed
Critical Seriousness - Insufficient Blood Supply to the Colon - Ischemic Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed
Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Sudafed

Sudafed has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Sudafed
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Sudafed

Sudafed Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Sudafed has interactions of severe seriousness with 42 drug(s):
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Alterra. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with B Cplx-C-St.Johnwrt-K.&S.Ginsg. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Calcium-Mag-B Complex-D3-Hrb61. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Centrum Herbals St Johns Wort. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Cold & Flu Fighter. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Digestive Enzym,Plant-Herbcb14. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Fa-Omega 3-Dha-Epa-St. John'S. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Fatigue Relief Complex. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Harmonex. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Imuzyme. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Kira St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Lecithin-Fa-Vit B Comp-Herbal. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Mag Oxide-St John Wt-Blk Coh. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Mood Formula. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Mood Support Formula. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Moodplex. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Movana. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with One-A-Day Tension. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Phenylalanine-St. J Wort-Griff. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Quanterra Emotional. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort-Siber.Ginseng. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Staycalm. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Stresstabs Herbal Menopause. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Valerian-St.Johns Wort-Ca-Vits. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Vit C-St. John Wort-Elder-Hb30. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Women'S Complex. Click here to see them
Sudafed has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Sudafed has interactions of serious seriousness with 9 drug(s).

Sudafed has interactions of moderate seriousness with 114 drug(s).

Sudafed has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Sudafed has 9 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Sudafed.

Sudafed Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Severe Coronary Artery Disease - Severe Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Relative Contraindications 

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Contraindication Warnings 

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Sudafed.

Sudafed has 34 related brands and strengths:
 
12 Hour Decongestant Er 120 Mg Tab

Adult Nasal Decongestant 15 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid

Children's Silfedrine 15 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid

Children's Sudafed 15 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid

Long Acting Nasal Decongestant (Pse) 120 Mg Tab

Medi-Phedrine 30 Mg Tab

Medi-Phedrine Er 120 Mg Tab

Nasal & Sinus Decongestant 30 Mg Tab

Nasal Decongestant 30 Mg Tab

Nasal Decongestant Er 120 Mg Tab

Pedia Relief Infant Nasal 7.5 Mg/0.8 Ml Oral Drops

Pseudoephedrine 15 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid

Pseudoephedrine 30 Mg Tab

Pseudoephedrine 30 Mg/5 Ml Syrup

Pseudoephedrine 60 Mg Tab

Pseudoephedrine 7.5 Mg/0.8 Ml Oral Drops

Pseudoephedrine Er 120 Mg Tab

Pseudoephedrine Er 240 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Sinus & Allergy Non-Drowsy 120 Mg Tab

Sinus 12 Hour 120 Mg Tab

Sudafed 12 Hour 120 Mg Tab

Sudafed 24 Hour 240 Mg Tab

Sudafed 30 Mg Tab

Sudogest 12-Hour 120 Mg Tab

Sudogest 30 Mg Tab

Sudogest 60 Mg Tab

Suphedrin 12 Hour 120 Mg Tab

Suphedrin 15 Mg/5 Ml Oral Liquid

Suphedrin 30 Mg Tab

Suphedrine 12 Hour 120 Mg Tab

Suphedrine 30 Mg Tab

Valu-Tapp Decongestant 7.5 Mg/0.8 Ml Oral Drops

Wal-Phed 12 Hour 120 Mg Tab

Wal-Phed 30 Mg Tab

Sudafed - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, hallucinations, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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