Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu Tablets, Helps fight Cold and Flu and Unblocks the Nose, Reduces Mucus and Gets to work in 15 minutes, pack of 16

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If there's blood in your mucus, your snot will likely turn a pink or red colour. This may happen if you blew your nose too hard or were hit in the face. Sudafed is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine with any other products that contain paracetamol, as this can easily result in exceeding the maximum dose of paracetamol. There can be some overlap between the symptoms of a sinus headache and those of a migraine or tension headache 15. As the best treatment for a headache differs depending on the type, it’s important to work out whether sinuses are the cause or if it’s something else.

A dry, itchy throat is one of the first symptoms to appear when suffering from a head cold. A sore throat might make it difficult or painful to swallow. Headaches

There are several ways to help alleviate the symptoms of a head cold while you wait for it to pass. Alongside a variety of potential home remedies, you might want to use an over-the-counter medicine such as one from the SUDAFED® Congestion & Headache Relief range. Rest and sleep If you experience chest congestion, there are a few things you can try for removing phlegm from your chest. Warm drinks You can help to thin out the mucus and return it to its clear colour by drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Yellow mucus tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention medications for diet or appetite control, asthma, colds, or high blood pressure.

A head cold can last anywhere between 3 days to 2 weeks , depending on its severity. Some people with weakened immune systems or pre-existing conditions may feel ill for longer. Children may also have more persistent symptoms.

It’s similar when you catch flu, although in this case a different type of virus – the influenza virus – is responsible for nasal swelling, congestion and causing a headache 27.

Air pollution – Irritants in polluted air can affect sensitive nasal passages, causing their linings to become inflamed and resulting in congestion and headaches. Smoking and breathing in second-hand smoke can irritate and damage your throat lining, causing your body to produce more mucus. Avoiding smoking in all forms can help keep your mucus levels normal. Eucalyptus oil Breathing in steam or applying a warm flannel to sinus areas to promote drainage and relieve pressure Caution should be taken when paracetamol is used concomitantly with flucloxacillin as concurrent intake has been associated with high anion gap metabolic acidosis, especially in patients with risk factors (see section 4.4) You can also try our decongestant tablets that contain pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. They offer highly effective relief for nose and sinus congestion to help your body drain mucus properly.

Women who are breastfeeding. (It's not known if phenylephrine passes into breast milk, or its effect on a nursing infant. When taken by mouth, decongestants such as phenylephrine can also temporarily decrease the production of breast milk with just one or two doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.) SUDAFED® can help treat excess mucus and phlegm to make it easier and more comfortable to breathe through your nose.