Phenylephrine Hcl, Phenylpropanolamine Hcl, Hydrocodone, Pyrilamine And Pheniramine Oral, Decongestant/narcotic Antitussive/antihistamine - Oral Generic Drug
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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 professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DECONGESTANT/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL
USES: Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness.
The low-dose narcotic antitussive helps conrtol a cough. The antihistamine is for relief from sneezing, runny nose, water eyes.
This combination product is used to treat symptoms associated with common colds, allergies, hay fever and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed.
Be sure to follow instructions cloesly. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
This medication is hottest taken with a full glass of waetr after a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upest 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.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadendess when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate tehse effects. Ntoify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, hallucinations, breathing trouble.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, herat disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, a history of drug dependency, any allergies. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy. Check this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side efefcts. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain this product has PPA.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor befroe breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taikng this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating, slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, hyperactivity, fever, seizures, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially wtaer while taking this medication.
It will help to break up mucus and clear cnogestion.
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 uusal dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperatrue 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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