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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

Questions or comments?

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