Do not take more pseudoephedrine than recommended.
Caffeine
can increase the side effects of this medication. Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas), eating large amounts of chocolate, or taking nonprescription products that contain caffeine.
Can you take decongestant and ibuprofen together?
No interactions
were found between ibuprofen and Nasal Decongestant PE. 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.
Is it safe to take Sudafed and Advil together?
No interactions
were found between Advil and Sudafed 12-Hour. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Sudafed contain ibuprofen?
New, SUDAFED PE
®
Head Congestion + Pain provides maximum strength congestion relief, now with the powerful pain relief of Ibuprofen. Each tablet
contains 200mg of Ibuprofen and 10 mg of phenylephrine
to temporarily relieve head and nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and other symptoms due to the common cold or flu.
How quickly does Sudafed work?
Pseudoephedrine starts to work in
15 to 30 minutes
, but you should feel a lot better after 30 to 60 minutes. How long can I take it for? Pseudoephedrine can be taken for a few days, usually up to 5 to 7 days, for the short-term relief of a stuffy or blocked nose.
Does Sudafed dry you up?
“Decongestants
dry up the mucus that collects in the back of the throat
as a result of the infection. Expectorants melt the mucus.” Look for over-the-counter decongestants that contain pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, such as Sudafed. “I recommend taking this in the morning only.
Can Sudafed and Tylenol be taken together?
No interactions were found
between Sudafed Congestion and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is ibuprofen good for nasal congestion?
Nasal congestion is often a result of swelling in the nasal and sinus tissue caused by inflammation, not necessarily excess mucus. Therefore, it’s important to treat the whole problem with a decongestant and
a pain reliever
, like ibuprofen.
Are ibuprofen anti-inflammatory?
How does ibuprofen work? Ibuprofen is a type of medicine called a
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause pain and swelling in the body.
Does Sudafed help with nasal congestion?
SUDAFED
®
Sinus Congestion is a maximum-strength non-drowsy decongestant that
temporarily relieves sinus pressure & nasal congestion
. Each caplet contains 30 mg of pseudoephedrine HCl, a nasal decongestant.
How does Sudafed make you feel?
The chemical formulation of Sudafed is similar to adrenaline, which, in addition to acting as a natural decongestant, is also a stimulant. Taking a decongestant such as Sudafed can
make a person feel jittery
, and it can also impact a person’s blood pressure, pulse and ability to fall asleep, although this isn’t common.
What is the best Sudafed for sinus pressure?
Maximum strength sinus
decongestant for fast, yet powerful relief from sinus pressure & nasal congestion. Each caplet contains phenylephrine HCl decongestant for effective, non-drowsy symptom relief.
Is Sudafed OK to take with Covid?
What about over-the-counter treatments like Nyquil, Theraflu, and Sudafed? You can use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to help relieve common symptoms of the flu or COVID-19. But these
medications are not a treatment for the flu or COVID-19
, meaning they do not work to kill the viruses that cause these infections.
Does Sudafed calm you down?
Pseudoephedrine belongs to a group of medicines that act as decongestants by constricting small blood vessels in the nasal passages. Thus, less inflammation and congestion as the sinus tissue settles down a bit. It
may improve thinking by improving breathing and sleep
.
Does over-the-counter Sudafed work?
Yes
. 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.
