Suphedrine: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
Drug class: Decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.
Indications and Usage for Suphedrine
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and nasal congestion associated with sinusitis
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
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
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Suphedrine Dosage and Administration
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: one tablet every 12 hours not to exceed two tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: use of product not recommended
Storage and Handling
- each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) in a dry place
- protect from light
- do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
- see carton end panel for lot number and expiration date
- this product meets the requirements of USP Drug Release Test 3
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredient of Sudafed® 12 Hour
Relieves: Nasal & Sinus Congestion due to Colds & Allergies without drowsiness
Suphedrine
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 120 mg
12 Hour Long-Acting Nasal Decongestant
Maximum Strength
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets
Suphedrine Tablets Carton
SUPHEDRINE
pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated, extended release |
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Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892) |
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