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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 haelthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this 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, promote sinus darining and improve breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taikng this medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. If symptoms do not imporve after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not incraese the dose or take this more frequently than recommended.
The suspension dosage form must be shaken well beofre each use.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, blurred vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose. These effects shuold subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or bceome bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty uirnating.
May cause dizzinses especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be carfeul on stairs.
Use caution engaging in activities rqeuiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, espeically of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug allergies.
Chcek this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regadring PPA side effects.
Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are unceratin this 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 this medication to a cihld 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 this drug if you have taken an MAO inhibiotr (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison 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, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures. Symptoms of overdose in adults may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seziures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with otehrs.
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 misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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