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   Decongestant

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This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. It may also be used to treat motion sickness relief of anxiety or tension, or sleeplessness.


 
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Decongestant

Uses
This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. It may also be used to treat motion sickness relief of anxiety or tension, or sleeplessness.
Notes
  • Do not share this product with others.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
  • Do not freeze.

Overdose
  • Symptoms of overdose in children may include hyperactivity, fever, flushed face, slurred speech, loss of coordination, or seizures.Symptoms of overdose in adults may include slow breathing, slow heartbeat, drowsiness, or unconsciousness.

How To Use
  • This medication is usually injected into a large muscle.

Side Effects
  • May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability and dry mouth and nose.
  • These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, 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.May cause drowsiness.
  • Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty in urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland.Limit the use of alcohol or other sedating type medications to avoid excessive drowsiness.A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death), if given in large amounts (more than 100 mg/kg daily) to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period).
  • The risk is also greater with low birth weight infants.
  • Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat.
  • Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur.
  • If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.Do not take for several days before allergy testing.
  • Test results can be affected.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use 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 all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or seizures, narcotics (medication for pain), other medication for colds/hay fever/allergies.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.

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