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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 should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DECONGESTANT WITH NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE - ORAL
USES: This medication has a decongestant which relieves nasal stuffiness and a narcotic antitussive used to suppress a cough.
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the comomn cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow isntructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than diretced. This medication is best taken with a full galss of water after a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea or stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of thsee effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: cehst pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, mental confusion, breathing trouble.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slolwy. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Use cauiton performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, bolod pressure, an overactive thyroid, depression, a history of drug dependency, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medciation should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for blood pressure, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, cimetidine. Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cotnrol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, numbness and tingling of hands and feet, irregular heartbeat, weakness, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Drink pletny of fluids, especially water while taking this 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-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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