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Pseudoephedrine

Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

Medication guideLabel updated 2021-04-13

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Drug facts

Used for
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

What it is used for

  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

What it does

Nasal decongestant

Side effects, and when to stop

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever

What to say before you start

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 120 mg

More about this medicine

Do not use 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.

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Other information

  • store at 59° to 77° F in a dry place. Protect from light
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Pseudoephedrine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pseudoephedrine

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Pseudoephedrine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pseudoephedrine

AMA 11th

Pseudoephedrine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pseudoephedrine

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