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Guaitussin Dac
Gg/decngst/narc.antitus Liq-Po


Guaifenesin is an expectorant that loosen mucus. The decongestant relieves nasal stuffiness. The low-dose narcotic antitussive helps control a cough. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and relieve symptoms associated with common colds, allergies, and other respiratory illnesses.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Robitussin-Dac, Ryna-Cx, Novahistine, Guiatuss-Dac, Cophene Xp, Cheratussin Dac, Codafed, Phenylhistine, Guiatuss Dac, Nucotuss, Dihistine, Gua Pc, Halotussin-Dac, Robafen-Dac, Novagest, Co-Histine, Guiatussin Dac, Novadyne, Mytussin Dac, Phenhist, Guaifenesin/p-Ephedrine/cod, Sudatuss-2, Sudatuss-Sf, Suttar-Sf, Suttar-2, Nucodine Ped, Biotussin Dac, Cycofed, Guaifenesin Dac, Decohistine, Kg-Fed Pediatric, Nucofed, Guaifenesin-P-Ephedrine-Cod

 
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guaitussin Dac
Robitussin-Dac, Ryna-Cx, Novahistine, Guiatuss-Dac, Cophene Xp, Cheratussin Dac, Codafed, Phenylhistine, Guiatuss Dac, Nucotuss, Dihistine, Gua Pc, Halotussin-Dac, Robafen-Dac, Novagest, Co-Histine, Guiatussin Dac, Novadyne, Mytussin Dac, Phenhist, Guaifenesin/p-Ephedrine/cod, Sudatuss-2, Sudatuss-Sf, Suttar-Sf, Suttar-2, Nucodine Ped, Biotussin Dac, Cycofed, Guaifenesin Dac, Decohistine, Kg-Fed Pediatric, Nucofed, Guaifenesin-P-Ephedrine-Cod

Uses
Guaifenesin is an expectorant that loosen mucus. The decongestant relieves nasal stuffiness. The low-dose narcotic antitussive helps control a cough. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and relieve symptoms associated with common colds, allergies, and other respiratory illnesses.


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.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include slow or shallow breathing, slow heart rate, small pupils, severe drowsiness, or unconsciousness.

How To Use
  • Guaitussin Dac is best taken with, or after, a meal or snack.
  • Take Guaitussin Dac as prescribed.
  • Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

Side Effects
  • Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or anxiety may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
  • Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, painful or difficult urination, tremors, nervousness, trouble sleeping, hallucinations.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, a history of drug dependency, any allergies.
  • Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if Guaitussin Dac causes you to feel drowsy.
  • Check this product s ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
  • The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects.
  • Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA.
  • This product should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • At least one of the ingredients in this combination product is known to be excreted into breast milk.
  • 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 over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, linezolid, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), cimetidine.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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