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For How Long Are Sudafed Tablets Advisable?

I am taking one 120 mg tablet of 12 hour maximum strength Sudafed per day to clear-up nasal passages which may be causing a clogging/muffling of hearing in my left ear. I have been taking for 6 days with a modest improvement in my hearing, yet normal hearing is not fully restored. One side effect I have had is some sleeplessness. My question is: How long should I continue taking this dose? Is there an advisable limit in number of days. I am generally In good health. Reply to YYYY@YYYY . Thank you. XXXX, age 69
Fri, 6 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The Sudafed contains Pseudophedrine hydrochloride giving decongestant and relief from sinus symptoms. The recommended dose period is around 3-5 days depending upon the clinical severity and concern. Beyond such period of time, there is receptor desensitization issue and drug no longer is effective or sometimes blood pressure fluctuation issues happen. I would consider to cut down the consumption of tablet and start inhalation of vapors of boiled water with blanket over head for best and fastest recovery results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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For How Long Are Sudafed Tablets Advisable?

Hello, The Sudafed contains Pseudophedrine hydrochloride giving decongestant and relief from sinus symptoms. The recommended dose period is around 3-5 days depending upon the clinical severity and concern. Beyond such period of time, there is receptor desensitization issue and drug no longer is effective or sometimes blood pressure fluctuation issues happen. I would consider to cut down the consumption of tablet and start inhalation of vapors of boiled water with blanket over head for best and fastest recovery results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon