Boots Decongestant Tablets
(Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, a decongestant, which acts to relieve a blocked nose. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of a blocked nose and blocked sinuses to help you breathe more easily without causing drowsiness.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see What is in this medicine)
If you have heart or circulatory problems
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumour near your kidney)
If you have diabetes, glaucoma or an overactive thyroid
If you suffer from severe kidney disease
If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have taken them within the last 14 days
If you are taking other medicines containing pseudoephedrine, or other decongestants
If you are a man with prostate problems
If you are pregnant
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you are breastfeeding
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Digoxin (for heart problems)
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Ergot alkaloids (for migraine)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adults and children of 12 years and over
Take one tablet
Every 4 hours, if you need to.
Don't take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once.
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other side effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
- Skin rash
- Feeling sick, being sick, headache, dry mouth
- Fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure
- Restlessness, difficulty sleeping, tremors, anxiety
- Occasionally, difficulty in passing urine (in men)
- Rarely, hallucinations (particularly in children)
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, sodium starch glycolate, pregelatinised maize starch, stearic acid.
The pack contains 12 round white tablets.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder
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Leaflet prepared June 2008
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Product name: Boots Decongestant Tablets
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