Brand name:

Sudafed Sinus & Allergy

Pronounced: SUE-da-fed

Generic ingredients: Chlorpheniramine maleate, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

Other brand name: Pediacare Cold & Allergy Liquid

What this drug is used for

Like all Sudafed products, this one temporarily relieves the stuffy nose that comes with a cold or hay fever. In addition, it contains an antihistamine that combats symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes. The same combination of ingredients is available for small children in Pediacare Cold & Allergy Liquid.

How should you take this medication?

Doses may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses each 24 hours. The usual doses are as follows.

* SUDAFED SINUS & ALLERGY
Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet
Children 6 to 12: Half a tablet
Children under 6: Consult your doctor

* PEDIACARE COLD & ALLERGY LIQUID
Check with your doctor before giving this product to children under 6.

Age 11: 3 teaspoonfuls
Age 9 to 10: 2-1/2 teaspoonfuls
Age 6 to 8: 2 teaspoonfuls
Age 4 to 5: 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls
Age 2 to 3: 1 teaspoonful

* STORAGE
Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Do not take this medication if...

Avoid this product if you are taking a prescription drug classified as an "MAO inhibitor" (see "Possible food and drug interactions..." below.

Check with your doctor before using this product if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, high pressure within the eye (glaucoma), an enlarged prostate gland, or a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

Special warnings about this medication

If you become dizzy or nervous, or have trouble sleeping, stop taking this product and check with your doctor. Also stop and check if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or you develop a fever.

The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness. Be especially cautious when driving, and when operating machinery. This ingredient can also cause excitability, especially in children

Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication

Do not use this product within 2 weeks of taking a drug classified as an MAO inhibitor, such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate.

If you are taking a tranquilizer such as Valium or Xanax, or a sleep aid such as Halcion or Seconal, do not take Sudafed Sinus & Allergy without your doctor's approval; the combination could cause extreme drowsiness. For the same reason, avoid alcohol while taking this product.