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Important Note
The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute 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 this drug.
Uses
This medication contains an antihistamine
and decongestant used to relieve allergy
symptoms such as itchy red eyes, stuffy nose
and throat irritation.
How to Use
Take this medication by mouth on an empty
stomach 1 hour before or two hours after
meals as directed, usually twice daily.
Taking this medicine with a high fat meal
can decrease its effectiveness. Do not take
antacids containing aluminum and magnesium
within 2 hours of taking this medication.
Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush or
chew the tablet, and do not take more than
prescribed. Do not take this product within
14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor (see
Drug Interactions).
Side Effects
Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping,
headache, or cold symptoms may occur. If
these persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
dizziness, mental/mood changes, fast
heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor
immediately if any of these highly unlikely
but very serious side effects occur:
fainting, irregular heartbeat. Although
drowsiness is very uncommon at usual doses
under normal circumstances, be aware that
drowsiness may occur and may effect the
ability to perfom tasks requiring alertness
(e.g., driving). If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history,
including: allergies, kidney/urinary
problems, enlarged prostate, glaucoma
(narrow angle), severe high blood pressure,
heart disease, diabetes, thyroid problems
(hyperthyroid). Limit alcohol intake, as it
may aggravate drug side effects. This
medication should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks
and benefits with your doctor. The
pseudoephedrine in this product is excreted
into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this
product is used in the elderly since this
group may be more sensitive to side effects.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medication you may use,
especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline,
furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine,
moclobemide, procarbazine, linezolid),
certain blood pressure drugs (e.g.,
methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine,
prazosin), digoxin, all adrenaline-like
drugs. Report other drugs which affect the
heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as:
dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol,
procainamide, sparfloxacin, "water
pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or
hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more details. Check the
labels carefully on all nonprescription
products, such as cough-and-cold medicines
which contain antihistamines and
decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do
not take this medication for several days
before any allergy testing since test
results can be affected. 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 overdose may
include irregular or unusually slow or fast
heartbeat, unusual nervousness or
excitement, rapid breathing, confusion,
hallucinations, and seizures.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use 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
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77
degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from
sunlight and moisture.
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