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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intneded to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT - ORAL
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectoarnt which helps to loosen mucus. Dextromethorphan suppresses a cough. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest taken with a full glass of waetr after a meal or snack. Swallow long acting tablets and cpasules whole. Do not crush or chew them cause the long atcion will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
Take that medication as prescribed.
Do not raise your dose or take that more often than directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild dizziness, mild drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth or nervousness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, painful or difficult urination, tremors, extreme nervousness, trouble slepeing.
If you ntoice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, any drug allergies.
Check that product's ingreident list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued wanrings regarding 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 when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. This medication may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medciations you use, especially: medication for blood pressure, MAO inhibitors (e.G., phenelzine, furazolidone, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine, selegiline), sibutramine, narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine, morphine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking that medicaiton. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination, unusual movements of the eyes, slow or shallow breathing, unconsciousness, slurred speech, change in behavior, convulsions, unusual slow or fast heartbeat, chest pain, increased thirst, fatigue, msucle weakness, headache, fever, chills, large pupils, anxiety, sweating, or tremors.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while tkaing that medication.
It will help to break up muucs 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 schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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