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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. Consult your healthcare prfoessional before using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT - ORAL
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to looesn 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 ohter respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack. Swallow long acting talbets and capsules whole. Do not crush or chew them cause the long aciton will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased. Take this medication as prescribed.
Do not inrcease your dose or take this more often than directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild dizziness, mild drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth or nervousness may ocucr.
If any of thsee effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, painful or difficult urination, tremors, extreme nervousness, trouble sleeping. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, overatcive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, any drug allergies. Check this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolmaine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist pormptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discsus the risks and benefits with your doctor. This meidcation 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: meidcation for blood pressure, MAO inhibitors (e.G., phenelzine, furazolidone, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine, selegiline), sibutramine, narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine, morphine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taikng this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phamracist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms 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, chnage 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 waetr while taking this medication. It will help to berak 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 dergees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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