Allergy Drugs: Decongestants
Pseudoephedrine
Actifed Daytime Allergy
Cenafed, Decofed
Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric
Dimetapp Maximum Strength 12-Hour Non-Drowsy Extentabs
Dimetapp Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels
Dorcol Children’s Decongestant
Efidac 24-Hour Relief
Genaphed
Kid Kare
PediaCare Infants Decongestant
Silfedrine Children’s
Simply Stuffy
Sinustop
Sudafed Children’s Non-Drowsy
Triaminic Allergy Congestion
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
Decongestants work by constricting blood vessels of the nose, which reduces swelling and stuffiness.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Reduction of nasal and sinus stuffiness and sinus pain.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, stomach upset
- Restlessness or nervousness
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