SUDAFED PE® Head Congestion + Mucus Relief Medicine Decongestant Tablets with Acetaminophen
These non-drowsy cold and congestion medicine tablets help provide relief from excess mucus, sinus pressure & congestion, head congestion & headache, and chest & nasal congestion. Formulated with acetaminophen for pain relief, guaifenesin expectorant, and phenylephrine HCI as a decongestant.
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Overview
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SUDAFED® PE Head Congestion + Mucus Tablets provide powerful relief for sinus pain, pressure, headache, congestion, and excess mucus. Each non-drowsy cold and congestion relief tablet contains 325mg of acetaminophen (pain reliever and fever reducer), 5mg of phenylephrine HCl (nasal decongestant), and 200mg of guaifenesin (expectorant). These tablets temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold and allergies, including sinus pressure, headaches, congestion, excess mucus, and minor aches and pains. The non-drowsy formula also helps loosen mucus to improve cough productivity. Experience powerful head congestion & mucus relief from the #1 pharmacist recommended brand among oral OTC decongestants. Suitable for adults and children ages 12+.
*In September, 2023, The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration reviewed efficacy data available for orally administered phenylephrine (PE) as a nasal decongestant. Read the FDA’s statement about this review here.
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Uses
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Each cold and congestion medicine tablet temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
- Sinus congestion and pressure
- Headache
- Minor aches and pains
- Nasal congestion
- Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- Temporarily reduces fever
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Each cold and congestion medicine tablet temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
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Directions
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Do not take 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
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Warnings
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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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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, nasal congestion or cough 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
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
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.
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Active Ingredients
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Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducerGuaifenesin 200 mgExpectorantPhenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
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Inactive Ingredients
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Carnauba waxcroscarmellose sodiumhydroxypropyl cellulosehypromellosemagnesium stearatemicrocrystalline cellulosepregelatinized starchtitanium dioxidetriacetin
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Storage
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Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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Additional Information
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Each caplet contains: sodium 3 mg
Questions or comments? call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
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