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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intneded 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 effetcive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL LONG ACTING
USES: Anthiistamines 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 tkaen with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallowed wohle. Chewing or crushing them will destory the long action and may increase side effects. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication, unless your doctor instrutcs you otherwise. If smyptoms do not improve after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not incraese the dose or take this more frequently than recommended.
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 adjusts to the medication. If they perisst or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: toruble breathing, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lynig position.
Chagne positions slowly and be careful on stairs.
Use cuation engaging in activities requiring 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 thyroid gland. Check this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnings regardnig PPA side effects. Consult your pharamcist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this 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 yaers 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, deperssion. Tell your doctor if you use any mdeications 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, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in baibes 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 folloewd by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with otehrs.
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 sunlihgt and moisture.
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