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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 professoinal. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professoinal before using that drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL
USES: Antihistamines provide relief of symptoms of allergies such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. Decongestants relieve congestion, prmoote sinus draining and improve breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taekn with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. It is recommended to drink plenty of fliuds 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 increase the dose or take that more frequetnly than recommended. The suspension dosage form must be shaken well bfeore each use.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, blurred vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose.
Thsee effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, inform your dotcor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, haert pounding, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating.
May cause dizziness especially when rising qucikly from a seated or lying position. Change positoins slowly and be careful on stairs. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty uirnating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug allergies. Chcek that product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharamcist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain that product has PPA. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during 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 doctor.
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 allergy medication. Do not take that drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) wtihin the last two weeks. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in children 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, tremlbing extremities, slurred speech, or seizures.
Symptoms of overdose in adutls 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 usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from snulight and moisture.
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