Sudafed Dual Relief Max 24s

Description

 (Renamed Sudafed Sinus pressure & Pain Tablets) *

 PLEASE NOTE Pseudoephedrine Restrictions

Medicines containing pseudoephedrine are legally limited to only one item per order, because this has in some cases been used to manufacture illegal drugs.

• Sudafed Dual Relief Max has maximum levels of two ingredients to effectively clear a blocked nose and provide fast relief from sinus pain
• Non-Drowsy for symptomatic relief of nasal and/or sinus congestion with headache, pain, fever and other symptoms of the common cold or influenza.Nasal congestion can lead to a build-up of pressure and pain around the sinuses - just above and below the eyes

Active Ingredients

Tablet contains

• Ibuprofen 200 mg to relieve pain, reduce temperature and reduce inflammation
• Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg to relieve nasal and sinus congestion
  

Directions

• Over 12 years - 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
• Under 12 years - not to be given
• Maximum 6 tablets in 24 hours

Caution

• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Always read the product leaflet carefully before use
• You should not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children

Do not take if

• You are sensitive to any of the ingredients
• Symptoms of sensitivity include wheezing and breathing difficulties
• You suffer or have suffered from heart disease, circulatory problems/diseases of the blood vessels, kidney disease, peptic (stomach) Ulcers, Glaucoma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour which affects certain chemicals in our body that control heart rate and blood pressure)
• You are allergic to aspirin or other painkillers
• You are currently taking other painkillers, or sympathomimetic drugs, (e.g. nasal decongestants, appetite suppressants)
• You are taking or have taken within the last two weeks drugs for depression including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants.

Take special care if

• You have been prescribed anticoagulants (drugs which thin the blood e.g. warfarin) or diuretics (drugs to help you pass water)
• You have been prescribed Furazolidone (an anti-bacterial agent)
• You are suffering from thyroid disease or an enlarged prostate gland
• You have been prescribed drugs that treat heart problems, e.g. Digoxin, Quinidine
• You are taking medicines which reduce your blood pressure, e.g. guanethidine, Reserpine, Methyldopa
• You suffer from asthma
• Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose Malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insuffiency should not take this medicine
• You have liver or kidney disorders
• If you are unsure whether another medicine you are taking is one of those mentioned above, then show the pack to your pharmacist.
• Please consult your doctor, even if these statements were applicable to you at any time in the past
• Pregnancy and Breast-feeding - Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Sudafed Dual Relief Max during pregnancy or breast-feeding

Possible Side-Effects

• Side-effects are rare, however, susceptible individuals may experience unwanted effects
• If you experience any of the side-effects mentioned below or any other side-effects, stop taking the medicine immediately and see your doctor
• These side-effects can include - Hypersensitivity reactions such as wheezing, facial swelling and rash. Difficulty sleeping, dizziness, excitability, anxiety, tremor, fast irregular heart rate, dry mouth, thirst, nausea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, skin rash, itching and chest pains, black stools or vomiting of blood
• Very rarely this product may cause difficulties in passing urine, muscle weakness, hallucinations or unexplained bruising or bleeding

* PLEASE NOTE Pseudoephedrine Restrictions

Medicines containing pseudoephedrine are legally limited to only one item per order, because this has in some cases been used to manufacture illegal drugs.