It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Children's Sudafed liquid before taking it.
What is Children's Sudafed liquid
Relieving nasal congestion due to colds, flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Children's Sudafed liquid is a decongestant. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe more easily.
Important safety information:
Children's Sudafed liquid may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Children's Sudafed liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol while you are using Children's Sudafed liquid.
If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they occur along with a fever, check with your doctor.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If you have trouble sleeping, ask your pharmacist or doctor about the best time of the day to take Children's Sudafed liquid.
Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Children's Sudafed liquid without checking with your doctor.
Children's Sudafed liquid is a decongestant. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a decongestant in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Children's Sudafed liquid may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know that you are taking Children's Sudafed liquid.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Children's Sudafed liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Diabetes patients - Children's Sudafed liquid may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Use Children's Sudafed liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Children's Sudafed liquid should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, Children's Sudafed liquid your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Children's Sudafed liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Children's Sudafed liquid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Children's Sudafed liquid.
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Children's Sudafed liquid side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; nervousness; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent trouble sleeping.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, Children's Sudafed liquid your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Children's Sudafed liquid be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Children's Sudafed liquid?
Use Children's Sudafed liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Children's Sudafed liquid by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Take Children's Sudafed liquid with enough water to be sure that you swallow it completely. Swallow Children's Sudafed liquid immediately after you place it in your mouth.
If you miss a dose of Children's Sudafed liquid and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Children's Sudafed liquid.
Who should not take Children's Sudafed liquid?
Some medical conditions may interact with Children's Sudafed liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat), diabetes, glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, trouble urinating, an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems, adrenal gland problems, high blood pressure, seizures, stroke, blood vessel problems, trouble sleeping, or thyroid problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Children's Sudafed liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), furazolidone, linezolid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), or urinary alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate) because they may increase the risk of pseudoephedrine's side effects
Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Children's Sudafed liquid
Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Children's Sudafed liquid
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Children's Sudafed liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Children's Sudafed liquid be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Children's Sudafed liquid be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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