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TV and billboards are currently awash with ads for Sudafed. Ads so detestable that they make me want to shoot the grotesque ‘creative’ that thought them up, but which have obviously done their job rather well, as when the young lady behind the counter of my local pharmacy raised her rather ... Read review
Advantages: Clear head...at last. Disadvantages: Dry throat...and truly woeful ads.
...are three different types of Sudafed currently available: Stuffy (who thinks up these names) for non-painful (except in the social sense) congestion is the one I opted for. There is also a version containing paracetemol and caffeine, the first to ease the pain and fever sometimes associated with colds, the second to combat the tiredness which again can afflict cold-sufferers. The third is the newest product marketed under the Sudafed name: Dual Action ... ...of (and I quote) Non-drowsy Sudafed Stuffy Nasal Congestion. Now I don’t know about your education, but to me this means that the tablets aren’t drowsy, and that I’m buying stuffy nasal congestion. What a good thing my delightful pharmacist was on hand to translate this into English for me. No mean feat, given she’s from Latvia and English is her third language. Clever bunny. So I now know that these little red tablets should clear my head and nose ... more
A word of warning – this article is not intended for those of nervous disposition. If you suffer from nervousness, queasiness or suchlike, can I suggest that you hide behind the sofa, put your hands over your eyes and peak through your fingers, go to the top landing and hug your favoured domestic quadruped or otherwise leave the room NOW, to save you doing it later, when the full horror of my subject matter becomes clear…because I’m talking about the vilest of things, the kind of slithery, slimy nastiness Sigourney Weaver never had to deal with. I’m breaking a taboo so strong people would rather eat their neighbours than admit to even a passing acquaintance with…snot!
Yes, I’m talking about bogies, snot, catarrh, phlegm and all the sniffing, snorting, coughing, wiping and blowing that goes with it.
The winter malady that causes more misery than any other is not ‘flu, nor is it the ‘common cold’. It’s something that comes along with either or both of these ailments and brings with it discomfort, distress and many, many soiled Kleenex. It is nasal congestion.
Last week I was suffering such an overproduction of snot that, had it been a saleable commodity, I would have floated myself on the stock-market and made a killing! Now I’m sure Mother Nature has a reason for the slimy stuff, though I can’t imagine what! (industrial lubricant?) But even she must know that no-one needs the quantity of yeuch the sinuses are capable of producing when you have a head cold.
Anyway, after a couple of nights of torture, spent sniffing and snorting, spitting and swearing on the sofa downstairs, where I wouldn’t frighten the children and animals, I decided that enough was enough and that a cure had to be sought.
TV and billboards are currently awash with ads for Sudafed. Ads so detestable that they make me want to shoot the grotesque ‘creative’ that thought them up, but which have obviously done their job rather well, as when the young lady behind the counter of my local pharmacy raised her rather attractive eyebrow to me in a quizzical (but sadly not invitational) manner, the only product I could think of in relation to my condition was the self-same Sudafed.
This gear is a proprietary version of the drug pseudoephedrine hydrochloride produced by Warner Lambert and available (from pharmacies only) over the counter, for about £3.50 per pack of 24. This price is for the regular version. There are three different types of Sudafed currently available: Stuffy (who thinks up these names) for non-painful (except in the social sense) congestion is the one I opted for. There is also a version containing paracetemol and caffeine, the first to ease the pain and fever sometimes associated with colds, the second to combat the tiredness which again can afflict cold-sufferers. The third is the newest product marketed under the Sudafed name: Dual Action Max. This is essentially the same formulation as the paractemol/caffeine/Pseudoephedrine version, but in a funky box and slightly larger doses.
This latter product, as you can tell from it’s name, is aimed a niche market of people called Max, and has a picture of a typical Max on the box to save you getting confused. The only Max I know personally is a dog…who doesn’t appear to get a runny nose ever…which is just as well, as with a nose that size, he’d surely suffer!
If you feel like putting me right about the name of this product after reading the foregoing paragraph…please don’t. It’s my frail attempt at humour.
I opted for a pack of (and I quote) Non-drowsy Sudafed Stuffy Nasal Congestion. Now I don’t know about your education, but to me this means that the tablets aren’t drowsy, and that I’m buying stuffy nasal congestion. What a good thing my delightful pharmacist was on hand to translate this into English for me. No mean feat, given she’s from Latvia and English is her third language. Clever bunny. So I now know that these little red tablets should clear my head and nose without making me want to drop off any more than I usually do. This latter effect (desirable or not) is a result of the pseudoephedrine, which lists insomnia and nervousness amongst it’s side-effects when taken in large doses, but don’t worry, the 60mg dose in a tablet shouldn’t cause any problems unless you are particularly susceptible. If you’d like more advice, ask your pharmacist.
But does it work? I hear you cry. Well yes, it does for me. The effects took about 45 minutes to become apparent, and lasted a good 12 hours, though you can take up to 4 tablets a day should the symptoms require it. It left me with a dry feeling throat, but nothing too uncomfortable, particularly when put up against the horrors of the snot-monster.
For more information about Sudafed and pseudoephedrine in general, just plug the pseudoephedrine word into Google and watch it go! Loads of good scientific stuff about what it is and how it works, as well as lists of possible side-effects and contra-indications.
OK. Done now. You can come out from behind the sofa.
Advantages: Almost instant relief, long relief, effective relief Disadvantages: Non expect the vaious side effects that may lay claim to several people not being able to use this
...that I was introduced to Sudafed Tablets. Being a smoker the symtoms associated with a cold are somewhat inflated and after discussing my dilemma with a close friend he suggested that I try Sudafed Tablets.
This medication is abolutely incredible. After just 30 minutes of taking my first tablet the dripping stopped. Not only that the congestion in the nasal passages also cleared after giving it a good blow and did not clog up again after a short ... ...relief tablets.
Sudafed is a preparation that targets the nasal congestion aspect of your cold. Other medications try to do a bit of everything i.e. something for the congestion, something for the body aches/pains that go with a cold, something for the body temperature that is usually eratic during the course of a cold. However since the nasal congestion forms a bulk of the problem, if it is treated properely then you will only suffer from the other ...
vinodgm 27.07.2002
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Advantages: clears blocked nose, relieves sinus pain Disadvantages: possible side effects
...asked the pharmacist for some sudafed decongestant tablets. I bought a box of 24 for £3.49. They come in a rectangular box which is mainly white with sudafed written in bold black writing. Theres a blue band at the bottom and a diagram of a nose to show where the tablets should give relief from. These sudafed tablets are also available in boxes of 12.There are three different types of Sudafed available these are Stuffy Cold and flu and Dual Action ... ...before taking these tablets.
Sudafed decongestant tablets are non drowsy and contain a decongestant, they are taken to relieve blocked noses or sinuses, catarrh caused by cols, flu and allergies. The active ingredient is pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
The information leaflet that is contained in the box gives details of possible side effects from taking these tablets. These are skin rash, difficulty sleeping, difficulty passing urine and hallucinations. ...
kellyv43 10.02.2003 (17.10.2003)
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Advantages: Clears your blocked nose Disadvantages: Doesn't help any other symtoms, side effects
This review will be about the non-drowsy congestion relief version. I am sure you have all seen the ad with the guy explaining why you feel so stuffy with a cold. He tells us that it is 'not the build up of snot - yuck!' but the fact that our blood vessels swell when we have an infection which causes the stuffy, blocked feeling.
I have many a times despaired when I have had a cold of ever being able to breathe properly again, so when a few days ... ...started, I vowed to finally test the congestion relief Sudafed.
These cost £2.49 for a pack of 12 tablets in Tesco.
I was fairly surprised to realise that these appear to literally only be for the relief of nasal congestion and catarrh. They do not contain any paracetamol, aspirin, codeine or ibuprofen and the sole active ingredient is Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
This is known as a sympathomimetic drug and in this instance is a stimulant which ...
karenes 22.02.2006
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Advantages: Eases Nasal Congestion, Small Capsules Disadvantages: Possible Side Effects, Not suitable For Under 12s
...ill. I got myself some Sudafed Non Drowsy Congestion Reelief Capsules (£2.39 for 12 from Morrisons) I also got some sour Chewits but thats a different op entirely! lol
The tablets are little, slim, yellow capsules, very easy to swallow without liquid, even for me who cant do with taking tablets without a gallon of water. Youre supposed to take one tablet up to four times a day if youre over 12 years old, which unfortunately I am. If youre lucky ... ...unlucky enough to experience with Sudafed are a fast heart rate, changes in heart rhythm, palpitations, high blood pressure, sickness, headache and in men, urine retention. You should avoid these tablets if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients - the main one being phenylephrine hydrochloride, if you have heart or prostate problems, high blood pressure, kidney issues, diabetes, glaucoma, overactive thyroid or circulation issues. You shouldnt ...
NataliePhelan 10.06.2004
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Advantages: clears your nose and stops the shivers Disadvantages: you have to have a cold
...quickly. I have always used sudafed cold and flu tablets, because I find they work best for me.
sudafed cold and flu tablets contain paracetamol, so you must not take extra pain relief. This is what these tablets will relieve:
* aches and pains
* feverishness
* blocked nose and sinuses
*DOSAGE*
adults and children over 12yrs: 1 tablet 4 times day
children 6-12yrs: half a tablet 4 times a day
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR UNDER 6YRS
Take your tablet ... ...*REASONS NOT TO TAKE SUDAFED COLD & FLU TABLETS*
1. If you are allergic to pseudoephedine, the active decongestant in sudafed, or paracetamol.
2. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
3. If you are taking anti-depressants.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, always consult your doctor or pharmasist before taking.
*POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS*
1. skin rash.
2. difficulty in sleeping
3. difficulty in urinating.
It says on the packet ...
jane2002 21.12.2002
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ease those aches and pains and the sore throat, 100mg guaifenesin to loosen phlegm (eewww gross!) and relieve a chesty cough, and phenylephrine hydrochloride to unblock your nose and sinuses and help you breathe more easily.
The dosage for both adults and children over 12 years old is two tablets every 4 hours although only 8 tablets should be taken in a 24 hour period.
As soon as I got back from the Asda I took a couple of the tablets with a glass of water and curled up looking pathetic on the sofa. After a while my headache and other body aches began to ease and had pretty much gone after about 30 minutes. My cough also began to ease and I felt less phlegmy! However my nose stayed firmly blocked and in the end I had to resort to my good old Sudafed spray to enable me to breathe again!
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