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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intedned 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. Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using that drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL
USES: Antihistamines proivde relief of symptoms of allergies such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. Decongestants relieve congestion, promote siuns draining and improve breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upest. It is reocmmended to drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not riase the dose or take that more frequently than recommended. The suspension dosage form must be shaken well before each use.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, blurred vision, restlessness, irritability and dry muoth and nose. These effects shuold subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your dcotor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, rinigng in the ears, difficulty urinating. May cause dizzienss especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs. Use caution engaging in atcivities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug allergies.
Check that product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnnigs regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contanis PPA or if you are uncertain that product has PPA. Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
This drug should be used only if clearly needed duirng pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not give that medication to a child younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by a docotr.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor what medications you take, especially of: high blood pressure drugs, anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain medication, other cold or allegry medication. Do not take that drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in kids may include dizziness, nausea/vomiting, abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, unconsciousness, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures.
Symptoms of overdose in audlts may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not sahre that product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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