Leader 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant
120 mg · Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
- Available without prescription
- alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
- Active substance
- Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
- Made by
- Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2026-02-25
Nasal decongestant
- Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 12 hours
do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
Full directions ↓If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
From the official label · 2026-02-25 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- adults and children 12 years and over
- take 1 tablet every 12 hours
- do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years
- do not use this product in
- children under 12 years of age
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not use
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
- If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI,
- ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have
- diabetes
- When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
- do not exceed recommended dosage
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place
- protect from light
- do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
- see carton end panel for lot number and expiration date
- this product meets the requirements of USP Drug Release Test 3
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Nasal decongestant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-800-719-9260
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (42)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 42 of 42
- Leader 12 Hour Nasal DecongestantThis oneWithout prescriptionCardinal Health 110, LLC. dba LeaderTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionA-S Medication SolutionsTitanium dioxide
- Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 HourWithout prescriptionA-S Medication SolutionsTitanium dioxide
- Careone Nasal and Sinus DecongestantWithout prescriptionAmerican Sales CompanyTitanium dioxide
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionAmerisource BergenTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HclWithout prescriptionAurohealth LLCLactoseTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HclWithout prescriptionBetter Living Brands LLCLactoseTitanium dioxide
- 12 Hour Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionCARDINAL HEALTHTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionCARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC DBA LEADERTitanium dioxide
- Leader 12 Hour Sinus Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionCardinal Health 110, LLC. dba LeaderTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionChain Drug Consortium, LLCTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionChain Drug Marketing Association Inc.Titanium dioxide
- 12 Hour Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyTitanium dioxide
- Sinus and Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionCVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATEDTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionDISCOUNT DRUG MARTTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionHEBTitanium dioxide
- Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionHyVee IncTitanium dioxide
- Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 HourWithout prescriptionKenvue Brands LLCTitanium dioxide
- Good Sense Suphedrine 12 HourWithout prescriptionL. Perrigo CompanyTitanium dioxide
- Sinus 12 HourWithout prescriptionL. Perrigo CompanyTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionMajor PharmaceuticalsNo ingredient list on the stored label
- Sudogest 12 HourWithout prescriptionMajor PharmaceuticalsTitanium dioxide
- Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution IncTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionOhm Laboratories Inc.Titanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionOhm Laboratories Inc.Titanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionPadagis Israel Pharmaceuticals LtdTitanium dioxide
- Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionPublix Super Markets IncTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionPublix Super Markets IncTitanium dioxide
- Sinus Pressure and Congestion Relief Maximum StrengthWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionSafeway Inc.Titanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionSAM'S WEST INCTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionSportpharm LLCTitanium dioxide
- Nasal DecongestantWithout prescriptionStrategic Sourcing ServicesTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionSTRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLCTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionSTRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLCTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionThe Kroger CompanyNo ingredient list on the stored label
- Topcare 12 Hour DecongestantWithout prescriptionTopco Associates LLCTitanium dioxide
- Equaline 12 Hour DecongestantWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFINames none of these
- Equate Sinus 12 HourWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores IncTitanium dioxide
- Nasal Decongestant DWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyTitanium dioxide
- Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyTitanium dioxide
Details
| Made by | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride |
| Strength | 120 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| NDC | 70000-0475 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
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