Label: SUDAFED PE PRESSURE PLUS PAIN- acetaminophen and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 50580-547-25, 50580-547-73
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purpose
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • headache
      • minor aches and pains
      • nasal congestion
    • promotes sinus drainage
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dose

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
    • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
    children under 12 yearsask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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    SINUS

    NDC 50580-547-25

    SUDAFED PE®
    PRESSURE +PAIN
    For
    Adults

    Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl
    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant

    SINUS PRESSURE
    + CONGESTION

    SINUS HEADACHE

    MAXIMUM
    STRENGTH

    24 CAPLETS

    NON-DROWSY

    ‡ Actual Pill Size

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SUDAFED PE PRESSURE PLUS PAIN 
    acetaminophen and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50580-547
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POWDERED CELLULOSE (UNII: SMD1X3XO9M)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colororange (Peach) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code SU;PE;WL;89
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50580-547-252 in 1 CARTON07/01/2012
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:50580-547-732 in 1 CARTON12/21/201804/30/2021
    212 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/01/2012
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (878046358)
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