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USES: This medication is used to treat symptoms associated with colds, allergies, sinus infections or other respiratory illnesses.
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Uses
This medication is used to treat symptoms associated with colds, allergies, sinus infections or other respiratory illnesses.
Notes
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication.
- It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
How To Use
- Take this by mouth as directed.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed since your condition will not improve any faster but the risk of side effects will be increased.
- Take this with meals or a snack to reduce stomach upset.
Side Effects
- Headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset or anxiety may occur.
- If any of these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, leg weakness, rapid or irregular pulse, skin rash, itching, difficulty urinating, metallic taste, swelling of the tongue or throat, vomiting, mental confusion or tremors while taking this.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease, thyroid disease, tuberculosis, heart disease, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, a history of seizures, an enlarged prostate or if you have any allergies.
- This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the 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 nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly lithium, potassium supplements, any medication for high blood pressure, depression or psychiatric conditions, thyroid hormones, water pills (diuretics) or furazolidone.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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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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