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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not sbustitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be constreud to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL LONG ACTING
USES: Antihisatmines 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 upest.
Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallwoed whole.
Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may riase side effects. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. If symptoms do not imprvoe after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not raise the dose or take this more frequently than recommenedd.
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 adujsts to the medication. If they pesrist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: trouble breathing, irregular heartbeat, cehst pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating.
May cuase dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs. Use caution engaging in activities requriing alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, diabetes, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyriod gland.
Check this product's ingredient list for pehnylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effetcs. Consult your phramacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain this product has PPA. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Check ohter medicines you take for duplications.
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 dcotor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all perscription 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 this drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, 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, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in kids 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 seizures.
NOTES: Do not share 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 resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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