Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus
(Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine)
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Relieves cold symptoms.
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Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine) is good for multiple cold symptoms, but it's more medicine than you need if you only have one symptom.
Quick facts about Sudafed PE Pressure Pain And Mucus
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Upsides
- Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have a stuffy nose, congestion, fever, and pain.
- The decongestant (phenylephrine) has fewer side effects than other decongestants. It doesn't raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.
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Downsides
- If you don't really need all of the medications in this combination, you're taking extra medicine and might have extra side effects for no reason.
- Guaifenesin isn’t useful if you have a dry cough without chest congestion.
- Phenylephrine doesn't last as long as other decongestants like pseudoephedrine.
- You shouldn't use it if you have high blood pressure.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
How it works
Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that treats cold symptoms. Acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that clears your sinuses. Guaifenesin breaks up mucus and phlegm.
Quick facts about Sudafed PE Pressure Pain And Mucus
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
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Side effect rates for Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine)
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These are side effects of Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine) reported to the FDA by people taking it, and by doctors and pharmacists.Risks and Warnings for Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day
- › Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- › History of liver disease
Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine) contains acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or APAP, and is a common ingredient in many other over-the-counter medicines. Taking too much acetaminophen causes liver damage that can be permanent and life-threatening. In case of an overdose, call your local Poison Control Center and get medical attention immediately.
Common concerns from people taking Sudafed Pe Pressure Pain And Mucus (Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine)
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The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.FDA pregnancy category for Sudafed PE Pressure Pain And Mucus
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Kidneys and liver
- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
Pain
- If your sore throat gets worse or you begin to have a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting, talk to your doctor since these could all be signs of a worsening infection.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.