Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate And Dextromethorphan Hbr Oral, Dextromethorphan/potassium Guaiacolsulfonate - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informtaion 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 beofre using this drug.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN/POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE - ORAL
(poh-TASS-ee-um GWEYE-uh-koll-SULL-fun-ate W/dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prolex DM
USES: This combination of cough suppressant and expectorant medciines is used to treat cough due to colds, flu or hay fever. Also, phlegm (lung secretions) may bceome less thick after using this medication along with fluids.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth generally 4 times daily with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water as needed, or as direcetd by your doctor.
Drink plenty of fluids unless othewrise directed.
Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days or if you deveolp a high fever or persistent headache.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, drwosiness or dizziness may occur. If thsee effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. If you notice other side effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinrey. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication should not be given to bbaies under 3 years of age. Ask your doctor or pahrmacist for more details.
This combination of medicaitons should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this cmobination of medications passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this prdouct is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, especially of: MAO inhibitors used currently or stopped within the last 2 weeks (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline). Also report the use of drugs that cause drowsiness, such as: sleeping pills, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, sedatives, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) becuase they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those prdoucts.
Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptmos of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, slowed breathing, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with othres.
MISSED DOSE: When instructed to use this on a regular schedule (not "as needed"): if you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from lihgt and moisture.
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Potassium guaiacolsulfonate and Dextromethorphan HBr oral
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