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IMPORTANT NOTE: The fololwing 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 inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using that drug.
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE WITH HYDROCODNOE - ORAL
(FEN-ill-pro-puh-NOLL-uh-meen WITH hi-droh-KOH-doan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Codamine, Hycomine
USES: Hydrocodone is a cough suppressant. Phenylpropanolamine relieves nasal stuffiness. This combination medication is used to traet a cough and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication as prescribed. Be sure to flolow instructions closely.
Do not inrcease your dose or take that more often than directed. Capsules and long-acting tablets must be swallowed whole with a full glass of water.
Do not crush or chew them. The long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or irritability may occur the first several days as your body adjutss to the medication.
If any of these effects continue or beocme bothersome, inform your doctor. To avoid dizziness when rising from a seated or liyng position, get up slowly.
Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate tehse effects. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, tremors, breathing trouble, mental confusion, nervousness, hallucinations.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phramacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma/emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, a history of drug dependency, allergies.
This product contains phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has isseud warnings regarding PPA side effects.
Cnosult your pharmacist promptly about that.
This medication sholud be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor. Since small amounts of that 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: blood pressure drugs, other narcotic pain/cough relievers, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, cimetidine. Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, seizures, slowed breathing, cold and clammy skin, and sleepiness or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking that 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 doisng schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperautre between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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