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Relieves symptoms of the common cold, rhinitis (nose irritation), sinus infections, and upper respiratory tract infections.
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CPM 8/PE 20/MSC 1.25, Rescon-MX, Hista-Vent DA, Dehistine, Duradryl Jr, Duradryl, Extendryl SR, Prehist D, Extendryl Jr, Aerokid, EX-Histine, Extendryl, We Allergy, QV-Allergy, Pannaz S |
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Antihistamine And Decongestant With Drying Agent
CPM 8/PE 20/MSC 1.25, Rescon-MX, Hista-Vent DA, Dehistine, Duradryl Jr, Duradryl, Extendryl SR, Prehist D, Extendryl Jr, Aerokid, EX-Histine, Extendryl, We Allergy, QV-Allergy, Pannaz S
Uses
Relieves symptoms of the common cold, rhinitis (nose irritation), sinus infections, and upper respiratory tract infections.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid, Chewable 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.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
- Taking the medicine with food or milk may help you avoid stomach upset.
- Some of these medicines should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals.
Swallow the extended-release caplet or tablet whole.
- Do not crush or chew it.
If you have trouble swallowing the tablet or caplet whole, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
- You may be able to break the medicine in half before taking it.
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.
Fainting.
Fever with a sore throat.
Seeing or hearing things that are not there.
Severe diarrhea.
Very dry mouth, nose, or throat.
Very fast, pounding, or uneven heart beat.
Precautions
- You should not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to atropine, chlorpheniramine, hyoscyamine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, scopolamine, or any other anticholinergic, antihistamine, or decongestant medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in your eyes), or if you have acute bronchial asthma.
- You should not use this medicine if you have severe high blood pressure, or other serious heart problems.
- You should not use this medicine if you have urinary retention problems or bladder neck obstruction, or if you have an enlarged prostate gland.
- You should not use this medicine if you have a stomach or small intestine ulcer, or if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland).
- These medicines should be used with caution, if at all, by pregnant women or children.
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, or if you have diabetes.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have any heart problems or breathing problems, such as asthma.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have severe liver problems, kidney problems, or chronic lung disease, or if you have hiatal hernia or esophagitis reflux.
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.
This medicine may make you more sensitive to heat.
- Be cautious when exercising or doing activities when the temperature is high to make sure you don't overheat.
This medicine may be habit-forming.
- If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose.
- Call your doctor for instructions.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
- Be sure to keep all appointments.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
- This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
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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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