Summary of Active Ingredients
The brand name Sudafed is used for several formulations that contain different active ingredients:
- Pseudoephedrine
- The active ingredient (as the hydrochloride salt) of the original Sudafed. In the UK, this is now sold under the name "Sudafed Decongestant".
- Phenylephrine (hydrochloride)
- These products are sold as alternatives to pseudoephedrine formulations. In the United Kingdom, formulations containing phenylephrine are sold under various names (Sudafed Blocked Nose capsules, Sudafed Blocked Nose & Sinus capsules, Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu tablets, Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain tablets, and Sudafed Day & Night capsules). In other countries the name "Sudafed PE" is used.
- Oxymetazoline (hydrochloride)
- The active ingredient in products using the name Sudafed OM in the United States; these are formulated as topical nasal sprays.
- Xylometazoline (hydrochloride)
- The active ingredient in a product formulated as topical nasal spray and sold in the United Kingdom under the name Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray.
In the UK, some Sudafed-branded products containing phenylephrine also contain other active ingredients:
- Paracetamol
- Sudafed Blocked Nose capsules, Sudafed Blocked Nose & Sinus capsules, Sudafed Day & Night capsules, and Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu tablets
- Ibuprofen
- Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain tablets
- Caffeine
- Sudafed Day & Night capsules (day capsules only) and Sudafed Blocked Nose & Sinus capsules
- Guaifenesin
- Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu tablets
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