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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 shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTATNS - 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 siuns draining 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 taking this medication, unless your doctor insrtucts 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 this more frequently than recommended. The suspesnion dosage form must be shaken well before each use.
SIDE EFFECTS: May casue drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, blurred vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose.
These effects should sbuside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or becmoe 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 saeted or lying position.
Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs.
Use cauiton engaging in activities requiring alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phramacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, haert disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug allergies. Check this product's ingredinet list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. This drug should be used only if clearly neeedd during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than six yeras 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, otehr cold or allergy medication.
Do not take this drug if you have taekn an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist aprpoval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose in babies 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. Symptmos of overdose in adults may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not shrae this 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 missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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