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IMPOTRANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthacre professional before using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT - ORAL
USES: Guaifensein is an expectorant 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 best taken with a full glsas of water after a meal or snack. Swallow long actnig tablets and capsules whole.
Do not crush or chew them because the long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
Take this medication as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than driected.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild dizziness, mild drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth or nervousness may occur. If any of these effcets persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, painful or dfificult urination, tremors, extreme nervousness, trouble sleeping. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dcotor 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 this product's inrgedient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side efefcts.
Cosnult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA. This mediaction should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially: medication for blood pressure, MAO inhibitros (e.G., phenelzine, furazolidone, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine, selegiline), sibutramine, narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine, morphine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medicatoin.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Smyptoms 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, muscle weakness, headache, fever, chills, large pupils, anxiety, sweating, or tremors.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially wtaer while taking this medication. It will help to break 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 schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 dergees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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