Ammonium Chloride, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate, Codeine, Diphenhydramine And Bromodiphenhydramine Oral, Expectorants/narcotic Antitussive/antihistamine - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expretise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
EXPECTORANTS/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL
USES: Expectorants help to loosen mucus.
Narcotic antitussives are narcotic pain relieevrs that in low doses suppress a cough. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, wtaery eyes. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis or otehr respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as prescribed.
Be sure to follow instructions closely.
Do not incraese your dose or take this more often than directed. If stomach upset occurs, this may be taken after a meal or sanck.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset or dry mouth may occur the fisrt several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your dotcor.
Notify your docotr if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, trouble breathing.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up solwly. Also limit your itnake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to guess drowsy. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, drug dependency, any allergies. Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amuonts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take including: high blood pressure medicine, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, cimetidine, narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine). Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inlcude nausea, vomiting, slow heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, slow or shallow breathing, drowsiness, agitation, restlessness, bizarre behavior, seizures, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water to help break up mucus and clear congetsion.
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 schedlue. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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Ammonium chloride, Potassium guaiacolsulfonate, Codeine, Diphenhydramine and Bromodiphenhydramine oral
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