Phenylephrine Hcl, Phenylpropanolamine Hcl, Pyrilamine And Chlorpheniramine Oral, Antihistamines With Decongestants - 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 shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healhtcare professional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTNATS - 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 sinus 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 instructs you otheriwse.
If symptoms do not improve after 7 days or are accopmanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not incresae the dose or take this more frequently than recommended.
The suspensoin dosage form must be shaken well before each use.
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 presist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, cehst pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. May cause dizziness especially when rising qucikly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be caerful on stairs. Use caution engaging in activiites requiring alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug alleriges. Check this product's ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnigns 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 needed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not give this medication to a child younger than six years of age unelss directed to do so by a doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor what medications you take, espceially of: high blood pressure drugs, anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain medication, other cold or allergy medication.
Do not take this drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks.
Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr 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, abnomral tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures.
Symptoms of overdose in adults may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be follwoed 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 dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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Phenylephrine HCl, Phenylpropanolamine HCl, Pyrilamine and Chlorpheniramine oral
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