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How and when to take pseudoephedrine - Brand names: Sudafed, Galpseud, Boots Decongestant, Care Decongestant
Your dose of pseudoephedrine will depend on the medicine you're taking.
Depending on whether you are prescribed pseudoephedrine, buy it from a pharmacy, or if it is mixed with other medicines, the instructions that come with it will be different.
If you buy pseudoephedrine or any medicine containing pseudoephedrine from a pharmacy, follow the instructions that come with the packet or ask a pharmacist for advice.
Dosage and strength
Pseudoephedrine comes as 60mg tablets or as a liquid containing 30mg in 5ml.
The usual dose is:
- adults and children aged 12 to 17 years – one 60mg tablet or two 5ml spoons (10ml) of liquid up to 4 times a day
- children aged 6 to 11 years – half a tablet (30mg) or one 5ml spoon of liquid up to 4 times a day.
This depends on their age and symptoms, so ask a doctor or pharmacist
How to take it
You can take pseudoephedrine tablets and liquid with or without food. Always take your tablets with a drink of water.
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