What is Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief Tablets?
Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief tablets contain two active ingredients - ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride - to provide fast-acting relief against nasal congestion caused by head colds. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory painkiller that combats fever and soothes pain, while pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that works to reduce the sore, swollen blood vessels in your nose so you can breathe better.
Is Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief Tablets right for me?
Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. This medicine contains pseudoephedrine and has the potential to interfere with some diagnostic blood tests. You should tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine if you have a blood test. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride can lead to positive results in doping tests, so avoid taking this medicine if you have a doping test planned. This medicine should not be given to a child or adolescent under the age of 15 as there is a risk of renal impairment if dehydrated.
Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take these tablets if you:
Are younger than 15 years old
Are in the third trimester of pregnancy (6 months or more pregnant)
Are breast-feeding
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
Have an active or history of recurrent stomach/duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) or bleeding (at least two different episodes of confirmed ulcers or bleeding)
Have a history of gastro-intestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID treatment
Have severe liver or kidney failure
Have severe heart failure
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)
Have a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Have had a stroke or have previously been told you are at risk of having a stroke
Have a history of seizures (fits)
Have unexplained disorders in the formation of blood components
Have increased pressure in the eye (closed-angle glaucoma)
Have difficulty in urinating related to prostate problems
Have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an illness affecting the immune system causing joint pain, skin changes and other problems
Are taking other nasal decongestants (vasoconstrictor drugs) administered orally or nasally (e.g. phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, ephedrine, xylometazoline or oxymetazoline)
Are taking methylphenidate, a medicine for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
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
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
Have asthma; use of this medicinal product can cause an asthma attack
Have a history of gastro-intestinal disorders (such as hiatus hernia, gastro-intestinal bleeding, peptic or duodenal ulcer)
Have or have ever had gastro-intestinal disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease)
Have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke or if you are a smoker
Have liver or kidney problems
Have diabetes because of potential diabetic nephropathy
Have overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or psychosis
Have a blood clotting disorder
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have an infection
Have had heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack “TIA”).
Are there any side effects?
Like all medicines, Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. Common side effects include:
Indigestion
Stomach discomfort or pain
Nausea or vomiting
Flatulence
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Insomnia
Dry mouth
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
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