Sudafed Tablets (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 and older: Take 30 to 60 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride once, 3 to 4 times a day orally. The maximum daily dose is 240 mg. The total number of doses per day should not exceed 4, with a minimum interval of 4 hours between doses. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Aged 6 to 11 years: Take 30 mg of this medication once, 3 to 4 times a day orally. The total number of doses per day should not exceed 4, with a minimum interval of 4 hours between doses.

This medication may cause severe skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so if skin rash, fever, or small blisters occur during use, it should be discontinued immediately, and a physician should be consulted. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as those with cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, angle-closure glaucoma, severe renal impairment, nursing mothers, and patients taking certain medications. Patients with prostatic hypertrophy, impaired liver or kidney function, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and the elderly must be especially cautious when using this medication, and should take it under the direction of a physician. This medication may cause various side effects, including increased heart rate or arrhythmia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, digestive disturbances, skin rash, etc., so if any abnormal symptoms occur, it should be discontinued immediately, and a professional should be consulted. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for more than 7 days, or if a high fever occurs, it is essential to stop taking this medication and consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication may have increased side effects when taken with other sympathomimetics, certain anesthetics, antidepressants, and antihypertensives, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers before taking it. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication; if unavoidable, it should be used only after thorough consultation with a physician. Children under 2 years old must strictly follow a physician's instructions when taking this medication, and the elderly should be particularly cautious due to a higher risk of side effects.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, multiple small pustules, severe skin reactions, sudden severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual impairment

Mild side effects

Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, facial pallor, hypotension, migraine, headache, dizziness, anxiety, tension, weakness, fatigue, insomnia, hallucinations, seizures, central nervous system excitation or suppression, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, constipation, nausea, dyspepsia, ischemic colitis, rash, urinary retention, cross-sensitivity, angle-closure glaucoma, thirst, sweating, restlessness, sleep disturbances

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block air and moisture. The storage temperature must be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the medication can be safely used for 36 months from the date of manufacture.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle