Description
Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain 200mg/30mg Tablets is used for the symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion in head colds together with headache and/or fever
- Do not give this medicine to adolescents below the age of 15 years
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- You must talk to a doctor if symptoms worsen, or if this medicine is required for more than 4 days (adults) or 3 days (adolescents), respectively
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to ibuprofen or pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you have had an allergic reaction or shortness of breath, asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs
- if you have an active or history of recurrent stomach/duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) or bleeding (at least two different episodes of confirmed ulcers or bleeding)
- if you have a history of gastro-intestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID treatment
- if you have severe liver or kidney failure
- if you have severe liver or kidney failure
- if you have severe heart failure
- if you have severe heart or circulation problems (heart disease, high blood pressure, angina, fast heart rate), an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland)
- if you have a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- if you have had a stroke or have previously been told you are at risk of having a stroke
- if you have a history of seizures (fits
- if you have unexplained disorders in the formation of blood components
- if you have increased pressure in the eye (closed-angle glaucoma)
- if you have difficulty in urinating related to prostate problems
- if you have been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), an illness affecting the immune system causing joint pain, skin changes and other problems
- if you are taking any other nasal decongestants (vasoconstrictor drugs) administered orally or nasally (e.g. phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, ephedrine, xylometazoline or oxymetazoline)
- if you are taking methylphenidate, a medicine for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- if you are taking medicines for depression like non-selective Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (known as MAOIs e.g. iproniazid) or have taken them in the last 14 days
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
