Buy Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night is the perfect way to fight your head cold. It provides targeted relief from a blocked nose, pressure and a heavy head.
The congestion relief contains two different capsules - one for the daytime and one for the night.
How Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night works
The capsules are designed to provide you with relief, working both in the day and at night.
Both the capsules contain the active ingredients of phenylephrine and paracetamol.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant which works by reducing the swelling in the nose. It also helps to clear your nasal passage so that you can breathe easier through your nose.
Paracetamol is a painkiller. It works by reducing the pain you feel and your temperature.
The daytime capsules also contain caffeine to help with your tiredness and boost pain relief.
Directions
Always take Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
2 red/yellow capsules should be taken every 4-6 hours during the day. You can take the capsules up to 3 times per day.
2 light blue/dark blue capsules should be taken at bedtime.
Leave at least 4 hours between your daytime doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Allergic reactions such as skin rashes
- Fast, slow or an irregular heartbeat
- Eye disorders e.g. dilated pupils
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.
Serious side effects
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.
Warnings
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these capsules if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You have severe heart disease or cardiovascular disorders
- You have high blood pressure
- You have severe hepatic impairment
- You have severe renal impairment
- You have an overactive thyroid gland
- You have diabetes
- You have pheochromocytoma
- You have glaucoma, including closed-eye glaucoma
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have liver or kidney problems
- You have difficulty passing urine
- You are dehydrated
- You have a blood circulation problem e.g. Raynaud’s phenomenon
- You have haemolytic anaemia
- You have Gilbert’s syndrome or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- You have glutathione deficiency
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist.
You should tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Barbiturates (sleeping tablets)
- Sympathomimetic drugs (stimulants or appetite suppressants and drugs used to treat congestion and asthma)
- Metoclopramide or domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting)
- Anticoagulants (used to thin the blood e.g. warfarin)
- Probenecid (used to treat gout)
- Antiarrhythmics (used to treat irregular heartbeats e.g. digoxin)
- Ergot alkaloids (used to treat severe headaches)
- Flucloxacillin (antibiotic)
Age restrictions
This product is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Night & Day is not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol whilst you are taking this product.
Driving and operating machinery
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night will not alter your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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