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Pseudoephedrine and Phenylephrine (Sudafed)

Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant medication used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis and nasal congestion. While pseudoephedrine appears in small doses in many popular, over-the-counter decongestants, the product is heavily regulated. Pseudoephedrine's chemical structure is very similar to that of amphetamine, making it a key component in some illegal drugs. Due to the tight regulations, Phenylephrine is often sold as an over the counter substitute.

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Are you ok to take ibuprofen with pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?

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Those are the two ingredients found in Advil Cold and Sinus. Look up Advil Cold and Sinus and you will see how many other over the counter products have the same ingredients. Ibuprofen is for the pain and Pseudoephedrine is for your sinuses.

Can you take Sudafed non drowsy with ibuprofen?

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You should not take Excedrin Migraine and Ibuprofen together, because Excedrin Migraine (and regular Excedrin Extra Strength) contains Aspirin, which is in the same NSAID category that Ibuprofen is.

Taking them together can increase the risk of damage to the stomach lining, which can cause ulcers.

It is not recommended to even take Ibuprofen with the low-dose aspirin used to prevent heart attack and stroke, because Ibuprofen can wipe out the protective quality you are taking the low-dose aspirin for.

Excedrin Tension Headache contains the Acetaminophen and Caffeine, but not the Aspirin, and this would be safe to take with Ibuprofen.

Who is the voice on the Sudafed advert?

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Check the route of Columbus's voyage from the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela, past Margarita and up to Hispaniola. Why do you think this might have been more difficult than sailing up the islands of the eastern Caribbean?

Can you take lyrica and pseudoephedrine together?

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There is no known drug interaction between lyrics (pregabalin) and pseudoephedrine, however it is always advised that a patient consult their doctor or pharmacist before beginning a drug regimen.

Can a 52 year old male take Sudafed along with Viagra?

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Yes you can but they tend to work against one another.

Do you need a prescription for Sudafed?

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You do not need a prescription but it is kept behind the counter.

If your taking Cymbalta can i take Sudafed?

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It's not a very good idea to take Sudafed while on Cymbalta. They have what is called a "moderate drug interaction". Taking them together can mess with your blood pressure.

Can you take Sudafed while taking coversyl?

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can you take coversyl and cold medication are there any contraindications

Can you take allegra with Phenylephrine and diphenhydramine?

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No. Both products contain an antihistamine. This is a therapeutic duplication which may result in significant additive side effects.

Can you take Sudafed PE and Advil PM together?

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Sudafed PE is phenylephrine, a very old, very safe decongestant. Advil PM is ibuprofen and dyphenhydramine (Benadryl). They are safe to take together. Advil is a pain reliever and fever reducer, of course, and the dyphenhydramine is actually an antihistamine, which tends to make you very sleepy, too (hence the "PM" - "nighttime" label).

Does Florida have Sudafed laws?

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To my knowledge they ALL do. Sudafedren, altho a legal ingredient on OTC cough medicine, is kept "behind the counter " and must be signed for when purchased.

Can you take coumadin and phenylephrine HCL together?

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My friend had taken 25 mg of Diphenhydramine, and 500mg of Methocarbamol, and didn't have any problems. They reported being real sleepy. Ask your Doctor, though. What works for others, may not work for you.

Does pseudoephedrine help migraines?

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Sometimes pseudoephedrine can relieve certain types of headache. There are over 300 different headache disorders however, so knowing which type you have is important to your success with pseudoephedrine. For appropriate diagnosis, treatment or prevention of headaches, seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.

Where can you see how much pseudoephedrine have you bought?

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Well, you could check the receipt or the label itself but if you have to ask then you probably shouldn't be making meth.

What is recommended dose for combination of paracetamol and pseudoephedrine?

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12 years to adult = 60mg every 4 - 6 hours, and no more than 240mg in 24 hours. 6 - 12 years = 30mg every 3 - 6 hours, and no more than 60mg in 24 hours. 2 - 6 years = 15mg every 4 - 6 hours, and no more than 60 mg in 24 hours. Under 2's can have a nasal decongestant available from a pharmacy called a saline nasal spray otherwise a doctor's prescription is needed. However, avoid any type of decongestants if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma and it they take MAOI's.

What can you do if you have mix phentermine and phenylephrine?

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Phentermine canbe taken with antihistamines (like Claritin, Zyrtec and Benedryl) and nasal steroids (like flonase).

It should not be mixed with decongestants such as Sudafed. Any product ends in "- D" should be avoided.

Will Sudafed make you fail a drug test?

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not usually, especially if it's a test used specifically to detect DRUGS (i.e., urine analysis). however, sometimes it can cause a false positive for amphetamine in less sensitive tests.

Can phenylephrine HCL cause a false positive in any drug test?

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YES! Search "phenylephrine and false positives"....you will get many websites listing many over the counter medications that can cause a positive drug screen. Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan, & Guaifenesin...active ingredients in many cold remedies...will show positive for amphetamines

Can you take allegra and Sudafed pe together?

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Eputex, or Dexibuprofen, is safe to take with Tylenol, like ibuprofen is. Suggested staggering eputex and Tylenol, not a mass dose.

Same as above, just replace the word Tylenol with suddaphed.