SudoGest is a brand-name form of the decongestant pseudoephedrine. It is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of the common cold and flu, as well as sinus infections. It does this by narrowing your blood vessels, which reduces sinus pressure and congestion. Before taking SudoGest, consult your physician and let her know of any other medications you are taking and if you have an allergies.
Active Ingredients
The only active ingredient in SudoGest 30 mg tablets is pseudoephedrine HCl. The 30 mg tablets contain exactly 30 mg of pseudoephedrine each. It is the ingredient responsible for relieving your symptoms. All other ingredients in SudoGest are inactive.
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients in drugs are usually harmless. They do not support the intended purpose of taking the medicine and they do not contribute to any of the known or unknown side effects. However, you should always check the inactive ingredients listed on the label to make sure you are not allergic to any of them. The inactive ingredients in SudoGest are cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, silica gel, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
Caffeine
Caffeine is not an ingredient in SudoGest, but it should be avoided while taking this drug, because it can exacerbate the side effects of the medication. Caffeine does not mix well with pseudoephedrine because it is a stimulant. This means avoiding coffee, tea and soda, along with any food, drink or medication that contains caffeine or any other stimulant.
Side Effects
Pseudoephedrine can have many side effects. Some of the mild ones are nausea, restlessness, vomiting, headaches and weakness. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, you should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, stomach pain, difficulty breathing or a heart rate that is rapid or abnormal in any other way.
