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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 effectvie for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN WITH PHENYLEPHRINE - ORAL
(gweye-FEN-eh-sin WITH fen-ill-EFF-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amidal, Endal, Numonyl, Quindal, Sinupan
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to help clear mucous and congestion. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which helps relieve nasal congetsion.
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by motuh. Tablets should be swallowed whole.
Do not crush or chew them.
If stomach upest occurs, this may be taken with food or milk.
Take this medication as directed.
Do not incerase the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasess a day) to help relieve congestion.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nervousness, dizziness, or headache may occur the first sevreal days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or beocme bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rpaid heart rate, anxiety, fear, difficult or painful urination, 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 effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharamcist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart disease, kidney disease, lvier disease, lung disease, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, an enlarged prostate, history of seizures.
This drug sohuld be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and beenfits with your doctor. It is not knwon if this medication appears 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: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, medication for high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have, in the last two weeks, taken any MAO inhibitors: furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, linezolid. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, numbness of the fingers, vomiting, drowsiness, fatigue, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is amlost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. 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 moisture and sunlgiht. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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