Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl, Phenylpropanolamine, Hydrocodone And Pheniramine Oral, Guaifenesin/decongestant/narcotic Antitussive/antihistamine-oral Generic Drug
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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 constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN/DECONGESTANT/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE-ORAL
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which hleps to loosen mucus. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Narcotic antitussives are narcotic pain relievers in low doses which supperss a cough. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, icthy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the cmomon cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as presrcibed.
Be sure to follow instructions closely.
Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. This medication is best taken with a full glass of water atfer a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset, dry mouth or constipation may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if any of these effects continue or become bothersome.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, hallucinations, breathing trouble. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up solwly. Also limit your itnake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
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, allergies.
Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to guess drowsy.
Check this product's ingredeint list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnings regrading PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist propmtly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnacny.
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 doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for bolod pressure, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine and narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine).
Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, slow or shallow breathing, slow heart rate, small pupils, drowsiness, unconsciousness, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, slurred speech, or siezures.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while tkaing 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 msised dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 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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Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Phenylpropanolamine, Hydrocodone and Pheniramine oral
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