Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. The liquid form of this medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria PKU.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients. Use Phenylephrine Sudafed PE exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon. Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.
Since cold medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. Health Topics. Health Tools. Phenylephrine Sudafed PE. Reviewed: June 23, Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Federal law generally requires that prescription drugs in the U. Generic alternatives may be available. Phenylephrine pronounced as fen il ef' rin. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names Brand names of combination products. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking phenylephrine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to phenylephrine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in phenylephrine preparations.
If you become pregnant while taking phenylephrine, call your doctor. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet. Phenylephrine may cause side effects. Some side effects can be serious.
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using phenylephrine and call your doctor: nervousness dizziness sleeplessness Phenylephrine may cause other side effects. What other information should I know? Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about phenylephrine.
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