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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substtiute 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 healthcrae professional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL
USES: Antiihstamines provide relief of symptoms of allergies such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. Decongestants relieve congestion, promote sinus draining and improve breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk to prevent stomcah upset. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication, unlses 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 raise the dose or take this more frequently than recommedned.
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 mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjutss 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 urinating.
May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position.
Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertenss. If you notice other efefcts not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mediacl 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 this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warinngs regarding PPA side effects.
Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain this product has PPA. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. This drug should be used only if clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not give this mdeication to a child younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor what medicatoins 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 inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) witihn the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose in kids may include dizziness, nausea/vomiting, abnormal eye movements, flsuhed 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 seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with ohters.
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 sunlihgt and moisture.
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