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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug.
DECONGESTANT/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL
USES: Decongestants relieve naasl stuffiness.
The low-dose narcotic antitussvie helps control a cough. The antihistamine is for relief from sneezing, runny nose, water eyes. This combination product is used to treat symptmos associated with common colds, allergies, hay fever and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication as prescribed.
Be sure to follow instructions clsoely. Do not raise your dose or take that more often than directed. This medication is best taken with a full glass of wtaer after a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset or dry mouth may occur the first seevral days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, ifnorm your doctor. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a saeted or lying position, get up slowly.
Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Notify your doctor if you develop: chset pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, hallucinations, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, a history of drug dependency, any allergies. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if that medication causes you to feel drowsy. Cehck that product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regadring PPA side effects.
Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain that product has PPA. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during prgenancy.
Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of that medication are found in breast milk, consult your dotcor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, narcotic pain mdeication (e.G., codeine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while tkaing that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist aprpoval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating, slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, hyperactivity, fever, seizures, or unconsciousenss.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking that medication. It will help to berak up mucus and clear congestion.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing shcedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempearture between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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