Product Summary
With phenylephrine HCl, a nasal decongestant, Sudafed PE Children's Non-Drowsy Nasal Decongestant temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.
Key Features
- Children's Sudafed
- Non-drowsy
- For the relief of stuffy nose and sinus pressure
- Alcohol & sugar-free
- Great tasting
Directions
Find the right dose for your child below:
Note: ml = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
Dosage:
- Children under 4 years: Do not use.
- Children 4 to 5 years: Give 5 ml (1 tsp)
- Children 6 to 11 years; Give 10 ml (2 tsp)
Frequency:
- If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours.
- Do not use more than 6 times in 24 hours.
Attention: Use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Tips for Relieving Stuffy Nose Symptoms
- Make sure they drink lots of fluids, especially warm drinks.
- Show them how to breathe in moist air from a hot shower, humidifier or vaporizer.
- When treating your child's symptoms, be sure to use the dosing cup to dose medication properly.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Phenylephrine HCI 2.5 mg (Decongestant)
- Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous Citric Acid, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Edetate Disodium, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavors, Glycerin, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitol Solution, Sucralose
Note: Each 5 ml (teaspoon) contains: sodium 14 mg
Warnings and Restrictions
Do not use:
- in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has:
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product, do not exceed recommended dose.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Tamper evident: Do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "safety seal®" is broken or missing.
Storage
- Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
- Protect from light.
- Store in the outer carton until contents are used.
- Keep out of the reach of Children.
Other Information
Company Name: McNeil Consumer Healthcare division of McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Company Address: Fort Washington, PA, 19034, USA.
©McNeil-PPC, Inc. 2014
Customer Services
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare division of McNeil-PPC, Inc.,
Fort Washington, PA, 19034, USA.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)