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Profen-La
Guaifenesin/phenylprop-Tab Sa


Guaifenesin helps to loosen mucus. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. This combination medication is used to relieve nasal congestion and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Dura-Vent, Guaivent, Despec-Sr, G-Vent, Guaifenesin/phenylprop, Guaifenex Ppa 75, Sinuvent, Vental

 
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profen-La
Dura-Vent, Guaivent, Despec-Sr, G-Vent, Guaifenesin/phenylprop, Guaifenex Ppa 75, Sinuvent, Vental

Uses
Guaifenesin helps to loosen mucus. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. This combination medication is used to relieve nasal congestion and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis 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 vomiting, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

How To Use
  • Profen-La is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
  • The tablet can be broken in half.
  • However, the whole or half tablet should be swallowed whole.
  • Do not crush or chew the tablet before swallowing it.
  • The long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
  • Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

Side Effects
  • Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness or insomnia may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Should these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, tremors, nervousness.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, any allergies.
  • This product contains phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
  • The FDA has recently given warnings regarding PPA side effects.
  • Consult your pharmacist promptly about this.
  • Profen-La should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Since small amounts of Profen-La are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • 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.

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, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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