Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes the various forms that this product comes in.
Potential side effects of pseudoephedrine include mild shakiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, pseudoephedrine is used for relieving nasal and sinus congestion. This article discusses the drug's uses in more detail (including possible off-label uses) and describes how this particular type of decongestant works.
The recommended dosage of pseudoephedrine for children 6 to 11 years old is 30 mg, every four to six hours. This eMedTV segment also provides dosing guidelines for extended-release pseudoephedrine and explains how dosing works for younger children.
Bromocriptine, cannabinoids, and MAOIs are medicines that may cause pseudoephedrine drug interactions. This eMedTV page explains what may happen if these drugs are taken with pseudoephedrine and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.
If you have diabetes, be sure to talk to your doctor before taking pseudoephedrine. This eMedTV article provides other pseudoephedrine precautions and warnings, and also offers important information on who should not use this particular medication.
Athletes have been known to take pseudoephedrine to help them get "pumped" before a competition. This eMedTV Web page further discusses the abuse of pseudoephedrine and explains why this particular decongestant is so commonly abused.
