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Side effect(s) of Pseudoephedrine


Review the side-effects of Pseudoephedrine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System
- Nervousness, excitability, restlessness, dizziness, weakness and sleeplessness.

   Miscellaneous
- Difficulty in breathing, fast heartbeat, palpitations, tremors, hallucinations, pain or burning during urination.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine(Sudafed) generic is a decongestant, prescribed for cold, allergic rhinitis and hay fever. It relieves stuffy nose, opens nasal airways and drains sinuses.


Trade Names for Pseudoephedrine

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International :


Afrinol, Cenafed, Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Congestaclear, Contac, Dimetapp Decongestant, Drixoral Non-Drowsy Formula, Efidac, Entex, Genaphed, Myfedrine, Nasofed, Pseudocot, Q-Fed, Ridafed, Seudotabs, Silfedrine, Sudafed, Sudodrin, Sudogest, Sudrine, Superfed, Suphedrin, Triaminic A.M, Unifed, Uni-Sed
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