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Amidal Uses Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to help clear mucous and congestion. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which helps relieve nasal congestion. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. How To Use Take this medication by mouth. Tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them. If stomach upset occurs, this may be taken with food or milk. Take this medication as directed. Do not increase the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion. Side Effects Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nervousness, dizziness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid heart rate, anxiety, fear, difficult or painful urination or have difficulty sleeping while taking this medication. Because this medication may cause dizziness, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness and avoid consuming alcohol which can aggravate this effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing heart, kidney or liver disease, lung disease, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate, or a history of seizures. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it 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. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) in the last two weeks. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 25 Location: khanh hoa, viet nam Time Taken: 5 days days Reason: got cold Date: 5 May 2009 Side Effects my throat felt painful when swllowing somethings, besides that i always got fever in the afternoon and in the evening, that made me felt cold more than hot. Additional Thoughts amidal itself has made me get fever twice or three times every year, usually in cold season.

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