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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 professioanl.
It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL LONG ACTING
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 draining and improve breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallowed whole. Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may raise side effects.
It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or are accompaneid by a high fever, notify your doctor.
Do not raise the dose or take that more frequetnly than recommended.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, blrured vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose. These effects shuold subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they perisst or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you develop: trouble breathing, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or liyng position.
Change positions slowly and be careful on staris. Use caution engaging in activities requiring aelrtness. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, espeically of: asthma, glaucoma, diabetes, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid gland.
Check that product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effcets. Consult your phamracist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain that product has PPA. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Check other medicines you take for duplictaions.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
Do not give extended-release tablets to a child younger than 12 years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially medication for: high blood pressure, seizures, depression. Tell your doctor if you use any medications that make you drowsy such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine), other cold or allergy drugs. Do not take that drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) wihtin the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovedrose 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.
Symptmos of overdose in adults may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share 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 misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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