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Treats runny nose and congestion caused by allergies, nasal problems, and the common cold.
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Amdry-D, Allerx, AlleRx, Allerx-D, RhinaClear Dose Pack, Extendryl PSE, STA-D |
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Decongestant With Drying Agent
Amdry-D, Allerx, AlleRx, Allerx-D, RhinaClear Dose Pack, Extendryl PSE, STA-D
Uses
Treats runny nose and congestion caused by allergies, nasal problems, and the common cold.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Long Acting Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Talk to your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the extended-release tablet whole.
- Some forms of this medicine can be cut in half to make swallowing easier.
This medicine is not for long-term use.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Chest pain or tightness.
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
Difficult or painful urination.
Fainting.
Fever.
Hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there).
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Very fast, pounding, or uneven heart beat.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a decongestant or to an adrenergic drug such as phenylephrine, methamphetamine, or ephedrine.
- Do not give this medicine to a child under 12 years old unless your doctor tells you to.
- You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant, or if you have glaucoma, a stomach ulcer, or asthma.
- You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days.
- Do not use this medicine during an asthma attack.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or overactive thyroid.
- Your doctor will also need to know if you have kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, or trouble urinating because of a blockage.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Older adults (60 years old or older) may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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