Important Warnings and Precautions for Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Tablets Pack of 12
Always read the label and patient information leaflet carefully before use.
- Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain 200mg/30mg Tablets Pack of 12 must not be given to children and adolescents below 15 years.
- If you have taken too many tablets, stop treatment and contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department immediately, even if you feel well. Take this leaflet and pack with you.
- If you forget a dose, take the next dose when needed, provided that the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago. Do not take a double dose.
Do not use this medicine if:
- You have ever had a bad reaction (e.g., asthma, runny nose, swelling of face and throat, rash) after taking ibuprofen, any of the other ingredients, aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) painkillers.
- You are taking any other painkillers (such as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) painkillers).
- You are currently taking aspirin at doses of above 75 mg a day.
- You are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
- You are taking decongestants.
- You are taking tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat depression).
- You are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
- You have or have previously had heart, kidney or liver failure.
- You have or have previously had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.
- You have or have previously had closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- You have or have previously had high blood pressure, circulatory problems, a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour which affects your heart rate and blood pressure) or diabetes.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You have any conditions which may put you at risk of heart problems or stroke (e.g., diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you smoke).
- You have or have previously had asthma or allergic diseases of the lungs.
- You have or have previously had liver, kidney, stomach or bowel problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease).
- You have or have previously had heart disease, a stroke, a thyroid disorder or prostate problems (difficulty in passing water or needing to pass water often).
- You suffer from lupus (SLE, an allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever) or a similar disease.
- You have an intolerance to some sugars.
- You are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
- You are over 65, as you may be more likely to experience the side-effects of the medicine.
- You are taking any other medicines, including low dose aspirin (up to 75 mg a day), anticoagulants (such as warfarin), diuretics, furazolidone, medicines to treat heart problems (e.g., digoxin, quinidine), antihypertensives, corticosteroids, lithium, methotrexate, zidovudine, sympathomimetic drugs, cyclosporin, mifepristone, quinolone antibiotics, SSRI antidepressants, antiplatelet drugs (e.g., clopidogrel), or tacrolimus.
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. If you are having problems becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this product.
You should only take this product on doctor's advice during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do NOT take ibuprofen if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy due to potential harm to the unborn child.
You should speak to your doctor for advice before breastfeeding whilst taking this product.
Possible Side Effects:
Like all medicines, Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Tablets Pack of 12 can cause side-effects, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild. If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
- Blood in your faeces (stools/motions), black tarry stools, vomiting any blood or dark particles that look like ground coffee (signs of intestinal bleeding).
- Unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, severe skin rash (including blistering or peeling), mouth ulcers, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, itching or bruising, light-headedness, racing heart or fluid retention.
- Stiff neck with headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, disorientation or sensitivity to bright light (signs of aseptic meningitis).
- Severe conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain (PRES/RCVS) with symptoms like sudden severe headache, nausea, confusion, seizures, vomiting, visual disturbances.
- Widespread rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome).
- A red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever, usually appearing at the initiation of treatment (Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis - AGEP).
If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor:
- Unexplained stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, feeling sick and/or vomiting.
- Yellowing of the eyes and/or skin (signs of liver problems).
- Severe sore throat with high fever.
- Unexplained bruising, bleeding or tiredness or getting more infections than usual.
- Difficulties passing water.
- Fast irregular heartbeat.
- Muscle weakness.
- Hallucinations.
Other reported effects include:
- Uncommon: headache, difficulty sleeping, excitability, anxiety, tremor, dry mouth, thirst, loss of appetite.
- Rare: diarrhoea, wind or constipation.
- Very rare: Worsening of colitis and Crohn's disease.
- Not known: High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, stroke, chest pain (Kounis syndrome), excessive sweating, sleepiness, reddening of the skin, blisters or rash, pain or difficulty passing urine, angioedema, reduced blood flow to the optic nerve (ischaemic optic neuropathy), inflammation of the colon due to insufficient blood supply (ischaemic colitis), skin sensitive to light.
If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Storage Information:
Store below 30°C. Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging.
