FDA Label for Sudafed Sinus Congestion 24 Hour

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Sudafed Sinus Congestion 24 Hour Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Pseudoephedrine HCl 240 mg


Purpose



Nasal decongestant


Uses



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

Otc - Do Not Use



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.


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • had obstruction or narrowing of the bowel. Rarely, tablets of this kind may cause bowel obstruction (blockage), usually in people with severe narrowing of the bowel (esophagus, stomach or intestine).

Otc - When Using



When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
  • you experience persistent abdominal pain or vomiting

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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)


Directions



adults and children 12 years and over
  • swallow one whole tablet with water every 24 hours
  • do not exceed one tablet in 24 hours
  • do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve the tablet
  • the tablet does not completely dissolve and may be seen in the stool (this is normal)
children under 12 yearsdo not use this product in children under 12 years of age

Other Information



  • each tablet contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store between 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F)
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients



cellulose triacetate, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium chloride, titanium dioxide


Questions Or Comments?



call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)


Principal Display Panel



PREVIOUSLY SUDAFED® 24 HOUR
NDC 50580-240-01

SUDAFED®

SINUS
CONGESTION 24 HOUR

Pseudoephedrine HCl
Extended-Release Tablets, 240 mg
Nasal Decongestant

actual size

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
SINUS PRESSURE
+ CONGESTION

10 TABLETS
NON-DROWSY


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