Monograph Details

Respiratory Tract > Cough and cold
SUDAFED PE SINUS HEADACHE
Manufacturer
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + sympathomimetic.
Generic Name
Acetaminophen 325mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per caplet.
Indications
Nasal congestion, minor aches and pains.
Children
Individualize.
Adults
2 caplets every 4 hours as needed; max 12 caplets/24hrs.
Contraindications
Within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant acetaminophen products.
Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Liver disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction.
Interactions
See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized.
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia.
How Supplied
Caplets—24, 48, 72