Sudafed 240 mg

 Sudafed® (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) is a non-prescription decongestant often used for allergies or the common cold. Brand-name Sudafed comes in numerous different forms, including:
 
  • Sudafed 30 mg immediate-release tablets (Sudafed Nasal Decongestant)
  • Sudafed 120 mg extended-release tablets (Sudafed 12 Hour)
  • Sudafed 240 mg extended-release tablets (Sudafed 24 Hour)
  • Children's Sudafed Nasal Decongestant Grape Liquid -- 15 mg per teaspoonful (per 5 mL).
     
For the 240 mg extended-release Sudafed tablets, the recommended dosage for adults and children 12 years old and older is one tablet (240 mg) once a day. The recommended dose for Sudafed 120 mg extended-release tablets is one tablet (120 mg) every 12 hours.
 
(Click Sudafed Dosage to find dosing guidelines for Sudafed immediate-release tablets and liquid, and for tips and precautions for using this particular medication.)
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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