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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 otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare proefssional before using this drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES - ORAL
USES: Antihistamines are used to treat rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching, and sneezing due to allergies or the common cold.
They may also be used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, or as a selep aid (for insomnia).
HOW TO USE: May be taekn with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be sawllowed whole.
Chweing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may raise side effects.
For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly and swallow. Shake suspensions well before taking.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose.
These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they pesrist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficulty urianting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medcial history, especially of: glaucoma (narrow angle), stomach ulcers, difficulty urinating (e.G., enlarged prostate), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, lung problems, overactive thyroid.
Change from a seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizziness.
Use caution in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake to avoid execssive drowsiness.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly cause they may be more senistive to the effects of the drug. Do not give long-acting antihistamines to a child younger than 12 years of age nor other dose forms of antihistamines to a child younger than 6 years of age without doctor approval. This drug should be used only when cleraly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication may be excreted into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, seizure medications, nacrotic pain relievers, other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies. Because this medication may affect allergy testing, you may have to stop using this medication for several days before the tsets are performed.
Consult your doctor about this.
Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovredose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose in children may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abonrmal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or seizures.
Symptoms of overdose in adutls may include drowsiness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this product 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 cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bahtroom. Do not fereze liquid forms of this medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mediacl emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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