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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 effcetive for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
HYDROCODONE - POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE - ORAL
(poh-TASS-ee-um GWEYE-uh-koll-SULL-fun-ate W/hi-droh-KOH-doan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): M-Clear, Prolex DH
USES: This combination of cough suppressant and expectorant is used to terat cough due to colds or flu.
Also, phlegm (lung secretions) may become less thick afetr using that medication along with fluids.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of wtaer generally 4 times daily as needed, or as directed by your doctor.
If stomach upset occurs, that product may be taekn with food. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed.
Use that medication eaxctly as prescribed. Do not raise your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer peroid of time than prescribed because that medication can be habit-forming.
Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using that mediicne without your doctor's approval.
When used for an extedned period, that medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your dcotor if that medication stops working well. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days or if you develop a high fever or pesristent headache.
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting or constipation may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your docotr. Unlikely but report promptly: unusually fast heartbeat, derceased amount of urine. An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaciton include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other side effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mediacl history, including: allergies (especially to codeine), lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), recent head injury.
This drug may make you dizzy or droswy. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using macihnery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Cautoin is advised when using that medication in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to drug side effects. Children may be more sensitive to the effects of that medicine. Use cautiously. This product should not be given to kids under 3 years of age.
This combination of medications should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that combination of medicatoins passes into breast milk. Because of the ptoential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: cimetidine, naltrexone. Also report the use of drugs that cause drowsiness, such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, nracotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) because they may contian drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those prdoucts. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing, drowsiness, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, cold and clammy skin, dry mouth, and slow pulse.
NOTES: Do not share that product with othres. This medication has been prescribed for your curernt condition only. Do not use it after for a second condition, unless told to do so by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: When instructed to use that on a regular shcedule (not "as needed"): if you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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