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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.
GUAIFENESIN/XANTHINE/DECONGESTANT/BARBITURATE - ORAL
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Xanthines widen air passages in the lungs to make breathing easier. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Barbiturates are added for their calming effect.
This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, siunsitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. Be sure to flolow instructions closely. Do not incerase your dose or take this more often than directed.
This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, drowsiness or anxiety may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, palpitations, skin rash, high blood pressure, dizziness, flushing, tremors, nervousness, mental confusion. Notify your doctor if berathing difficulty continues or becomes worse. 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 bolod pressure, ulcers, seizures, glaucoma, drug dependency, allergies.
Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertnses if this medication makes you drowsy. Avoid alcoholic beverages wihch can add to the drowsiness. Because this combination medication contains phenobarbital, the use of this drug is not recommended during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before uisng this medication. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for blood pressure, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), fluvoxamine (an SSRI antidepressant), narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine).
Smoking can reduce the effects of this medication. Inform your doctor if you smoke before taking this. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of brith control pills.
Discuss using other methods of birth cotnrol with your doctor. Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, frequent vomiting, headache, restlessness, hyperactivity, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, severe thirst, slow or shallow breathing, drowsiness, slow or fast heartbeat, dizziness, seizures, lightheadedness, or unconcsiousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially waetr while taking this medication. It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
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 cacth up.
STORAGE: Sotre 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.
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