Pseudoephedrine

Common brands: Sudogest, Nasal Decongestant, Nasal Decongestant D, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, Sinus And Nasal Decongestant

Top reporter: Major Pharmaceuticals

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10,636
Total Reports
7,563
Serious Reports
3,649
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (34.31%)

Patient Demographics

Male
953
Female
7,798

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Pseudoephedrine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS 5,246
4.2%
2 PAIN 5,240
4.2%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 5,192
4.1%
4 PEMPHIGUS 5,132
4.1%
5 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 5,120
4.1%
6 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 5,046
4.0%
7 ALOPECIA 4,967
4.0%
8 GLOSSODYNIA 4,717
3.8%
9 FATIGUE 4,582
3.7%
10 WOUND 4,539
3.6%
11 SWELLING 4,528
3.6%
12 RASH 4,479
3.6%
13 HAND DEFORMITY 4,444
3.5%
14 ARTHROPATHY 4,182
3.3%
15 PERICARDITIS 4,176
3.3%
16 SYNOVITIS 4,162
3.3%
17 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 4,030
3.2%
18 JOINT SWELLING 3,926
3.1%
19 CONTRAINDICATED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED 3,816
3.0%
20 HYPERSENSITIVITY 3,800
3.0%
21 HEPATIC ENZYME INCREASED 3,721
3.0%
22 DRUG INTOLERANCE 3,702
2.9%
23 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 3,682
2.9%
24 DISCOMFORT 3,665
2.9%
25 OFF LABEL USE 3,568
2.8%
26 ANTI-CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE ANTIBODY POSITIVE 3,515
2.8%
27 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 3,368
2.7%
28 ARTHRALGIA 3,031
2.4%
29 DUODENAL ULCER PERFORATION 2,996
2.4%
30 TREATMENT FAILURE 2,951
2.4%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.