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Sinus Congestion

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.
Label updated
2026-06-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Nasal decongestant

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

Do not use

if you are now 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with 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.

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
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dextrose monohydrate, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40, lecithin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate dihydrate, titanium dioxide

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QUALITY
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NDC 83324-073-36

*Compare to the Active
Ingredient in SUDAFED PE®
SINUS CONGESTION

Maximum Strength | Non-Drowsy
Sinus Congestion PE

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Nasal Decongestant
Sinus Pressure
Sinus Congestion

Does Not Include Pseudoephedrine

Actual Size

36 Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 43a77f89-e66a-4db6-8067-f614c0e207df · Version 3
NDC: 83324-073