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Does Sudafed PE sinus pressure and pain make you drowsy?
SUDAFED PE® Sinus Pressure + Pain. Non-drowsy decongestant provides powerful relief of sinus congestion and pressure with pain, plus headaches.
How long does Sudafed pain and pressure last?
These decongestant caplets help relieve sinus congestion, pressure & headaches. The long-lasting, non-drowsy formula contains pseudoephedrine HCl & naproxen sodium for 12-hour relief.
Does Sudafed make your head hurt?
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, or nervousness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor promptly if you have dizziness, nervousness, or trouble sleeping.
How long do Sudafed side effects last?
6. Response and effectiveness. The decongestant effect of pseudoephedrine is noticeable within 30 minutes of oral administration and reaches a peak within one to two hours. One immediate-release tablet of pseudoephedrine lasts anywhere from three to eight hours.
What does PE mean on Sudafed?
Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine, while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine. The drugs are also available in several combinations with other over-the-counter cough and cold medications. These drugs are both nasal decongestants.
Is it OK to take ibuprofen with Sudafed?
Sudafed Sinus + Anti-inflammatory Pain Relief should not be taken with other products containing ibuprofen or with other anti-inflammatory medicines.
What is the difference between Sudafed PE and regular Sudafed?
Introduction. You may know pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine from their use in Sudafed products. Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine, while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine. The drugs are also available in several combinations with other over-the-counter cough and cold medications.
Is there a difference between Sudafed and Sudafed PE?
Most patients and healthcare providers will agree that Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) is more effective for congestion than its counterpart Sudafed PE (phenylephrine). This is likely due to the fact that the intestines will absorb only about 38% of the amount of Sudafed PE in one tablet, while Sudafed is 100% absorbed.
Can I take Tylenol and Sudafed at the same time?
No interactions were found between Sudafed Congestion and Tylenol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Sudafed and ibuprofen together?
Sudafed Sinus + Anti-inflammatory Pain Relief should not be taken with other products containing ibuprofen or with other anti-inflammatory medicines. See Section 4.5 Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions for additional information.
What does PE mean in Sudafed?
You may know pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine from their use in Sudafed products. Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine, while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine.
Can you take ibuprofen with Sudafed?