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ValuMeds Nasal Decongestant Phenylephrine HCl

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Cabinet Health P.B.C.
Label updated
2025-11-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure •temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

Warnings

Do not use

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs fordepression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
 adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 1 tablet every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
 children under 12 years  ask a doctor

Other information

store between 20°–25°C (68°–77°F)

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C red no. 40, hypromellose, indigo carmine lake, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid polymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-908-242-6108Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00PM EST

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 21676b0c-6be2-464c-ae91-92e5f0d0087d · Version 2
NDC: 82725-1111