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USES: This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness.
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PhenerganW/Codeine
Uses
This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Do not freeze.
How To Use
- Take this medication with food if stomach upset occurs.
- Take this medication as directed.
- Do not increase the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed.
- This is a strong medication and must only be used for the condition for which it is prescribed.
- It should not be used for just any cough or cold.
- It is helpful to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion.
Side Effects
- Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness or headache may occur.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
- Unlikely but notify your doctor promptly if you develop a rapid heart rate.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any heart, kidney or liver disease, lung disease, asthma, ulcers, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, stomach/intestinal problems, diarrhea or an enlarged prostate, allergies or history of seizures or drug dependency.
- Because this medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness and limit alcohol intake, which can aggravate this effect.
- This drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or seizures, narcotic pain medication, cabergoline, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., sparfloxacin), metrizamide, glaucoma eye medicines, antihistamines, guanethidine, guanadrel and cimetidine.
- 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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