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Accidentally Tool Heavy Dosage Of Sudafed. What Can Be Done To Counter The Side Effects?
Question: I am a male, 42 years old and have accidentally taken 2 tablets of sudafed (60mg) for congestion when the dose said take one. I have not had any other drugs in the last 24 hours or so. Do I need to do anything or just ensure I leave plenty of time before the next dose (each dose should be taken upto every 4 hours upto 4 times daily)?
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
As you have said that you are having flu and you took Pseudoephedrine(SUDAFED)60 mg/
You need to take Immediate release: 60 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum dose: 240 mg/day
But if you have taken 2 tablets by mistake then nothing to worry about as it will get out of your system in 1-3 hrs
But there will be difficulty to sleep , a little bit of anxiety , palpitation will be there but will go away in 1-3 hours and take the next dose after 6 hrs and then after 4 hrly.
In the end I would say NOTHING TO WORRY about just adhere with your doctor advice
I hope this helps , and will calm you down.
Take care,
Thanks for your query.
As you have said that you are having flu and you took Pseudoephedrine(SUDAFED)60 mg/
You need to take Immediate release: 60 mg every 4-6 hours; maximum dose: 240 mg/day
But if you have taken 2 tablets by mistake then nothing to worry about as it will get out of your system in 1-3 hrs
But there will be difficulty to sleep , a little bit of anxiety , palpitation will be there but will go away in 1-3 hours and take the next dose after 6 hrs and then after 4 hrly.
In the end I would say NOTHING TO WORRY about just adhere with your doctor advice
I hope this helps , and will calm you down.
Take care,
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