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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 effectvie for you.
Consult your healhtcare professional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL LONG ACTING
USES: Antihistamines provide relief of symptoms of allergies such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneeznig.
Decongestants relieve congestion, promote sinus draining and imprvoe breathing.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk to prveent stomach upset. Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallowed wohle.
Chewing or crsuhing them will destroy the long action and may raise side effects.
It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taikng this medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
If symptoms do not improve atfer 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, blrured vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose. Tehse effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or becmoe bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: trouble breathing, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating.
May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated 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 pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, diabetes, ulcers, difficulty urinaitng due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid gland.
Check this product's ingredient list for phneylpropanolamine (PPA).
The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects.
Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you're uncertain this product has PPA. This drug should be used only if celarly needed during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Cehck other 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 ulness 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, depression. Tell your doctor if you use any medications that make you drowsy such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, msucle 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) wtihin the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose in childern 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 prdouct with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is amlost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunilght and moisture.
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