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Amerifed, Antihistamines With Decongestants - Oral Brand Drug

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

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 healthcrae professional before using that drug.

ANTIHISTAMINES WITH DECONGESTANTS - ORAL

USES: Antihistamines provide relief of symptoms of allergies such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes and sneezing. Decongestants relieve congestion, promote sinus draining and improve breahting.

HOW TO USE: May be tkaen with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. If symptoms do not imprvoe after 7 days or are accompanied by a high fever, notify your doctor. Do not raise the dose or take that more frequnetly than recommended. The suspension dosage form must be shaken well before each use.

SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomcah upset, blurred vision, restlessness, irritability and dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or bceome bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: bretahing difficulties, heart pounding, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or liyng position. Chnage positions slowly and be careful on stairs. Use caution enagging in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, diffciulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland, drug allergies. Cehck that product’s ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has isused warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it cnotains PPA or if you’re uncertain that product has PPA. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pergnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not give that medication to a child younger than six years of age unless direcetd to do so by a doctor.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor what medications you take, especially of: high blood pressure drugs, anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, nracotic pain medication, other cold or allergy medication. Do not take that drug if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in children may include dizziness, nausea/vomiting, abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in aomunt of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, unconsciousness, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures. Symptoms of overdose in adults may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.

NOTES: Do not share that porduct with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Pilot Fountains Pulot Murex Steel Integral Nib Fountain Pen Sticker Pilot Murex Steel Integral Nib Fountain Pen Sticker.