G-phed, Guaifenesin With Pseudoephedrine - Oral Capsule, Tablet Brand Drug
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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 ohter healthcare professional. It should not be consrtued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN WITH PSEUDOEHPEDRINE - ORAL CAPSULE, TABLET
(gweye-FEN-eh-sin WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Deco-D, Duratuss, Maxifed, Sudal, Venbid, Zephrex
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to help clear mucous and congestion. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which helps relieve nasal congestion. This combination medciation is used to treat symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness.
HOW TO USE: Take this mediaction by mouth. It should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew the meidcation.
If stomach upset occurs, this may be taken with food or milk.
Take this medication as directed.
Do not incraese the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed.
It is recommended to drink plenty of fulids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nervousness, dizziness, or headache may occur the first sveeral days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects cnotinue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid heart rate, anxiety, fear, difficulty urinatnig (men only), difficulty sleeping.
Because this medication may cause dizziness, use cuation performing tasks requiring alertness and avoid consuming alcohol which can aggravate this effect.
If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, diffiuclty urinating, an enlarged prostate, history of seizures. This drug should be used only if clealry needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescritpion medication you may take including: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, medication for high blood pressure.
Tell your doctor if you have taken any MAO inhibitors in the last two weeks: furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, linezolid.
Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If oevrdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" 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 sunlgiht. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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