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.
*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 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+.
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
Active Ingredients:
Acetaminophen 325 mg - Pain reliever/fever reducer
Guaifenesin 200 mg - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg - Nasal decongestant
Inactive Ingredients:
Carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide, triacetin
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
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.
Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Each caplet contains: sodium 3 mg
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