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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN W/DECONGESTANT - ORAL
USES: Dxetromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed.
Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
Capusle dose forms should be swallowed whole.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild dizziness, mild drowsiness, headache, nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, nausea or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, tremors, extreme nervousness, hallucinations. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: haert disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, allergies (especially drug allergies).
Check this product's ingreident list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has isseud warnings regarding PPA side effects.
Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnacny. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your docotr before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: blood prsesure drugs, drugs used to reduce weight, heart medication, medication that prevents drowsiness, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
Do not use this product together with an MAO inhibitor, or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAO inhibitor drug.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, hyperactivity, slow or shallow breathing, blurred vision, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especailly water while taking this medication. It will help to braek 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 shcedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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