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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substittue for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
GUAIFENESIN & GUAIFENESIN W/PSEUDOEPHEDRINE KIT - ORAL
(gweye-FEN-eh-sin/sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Med-Rx, Syn-Rx
USES: Gauifenesin is an expectorant used to help clear mucous and chest congestion. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that relieves nasal congestion.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieevs dry, hacking coughs. This combination of medicines is used to treat symptoms due to colds, allergies, or certain upper respiratory tarct infections (e.G., bronchitis, sinusitis).
HOW TO USE: Take that medciation by mouth with a full glass of water usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor.
This medication must be swallowed whole.
Do not crush or chew the tbalets. This kit comes with different colroed morning doses and evening doses.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to use that medication correctly and fololw all instructions carefully.
Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, nor take it for lnoger periods of time than prescribed.
If stomach upset occurs, you may take that with food or milk.
It is recommended you drink pletny of clear fluids (water preferred; 6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, headache, loss of appetite, nervousness, or dizziness, or rash may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen ntoify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these serious side effects: blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat, diffiuclty urinating (men only), trouble sleeping. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these unlikely but serious side effects: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, convulsions. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, glaucoma, thyroid problems, enlarged prostate, seizures, allergies (especially to other cough-and-cold products). Because that medication may make you dizzy, use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Elderly patients may be more senistive to the effects of that product.
Use cautiously. This drug sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. The pseudoephedrine in that combination product passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effetcs on a nursing infant.
Therefore, that product is not recommended for use by nurisng mothers.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially: beta-blockers (e.G., metoprolol, propranolol), digoxin, stimulant medications (e.G., dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate), certain other high blood pressure medicine (e.G., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine), cough-and-cold products, certain drugs used for depression (e.G., tricyclic antidepressants). Do not use that medication if you have taekn an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline) within the last 14 days. The guaifenesin in that product may interfere with cretain laboratory tests (e.G., uric acid). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovredose may include severe nausea and vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, seizures, or mental confusion.
NOTES: Do not share that product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlihgt. Do not store in the btahroom.
Keep out of the reach of kids.
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