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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 sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
HYDROCODONE - POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE - ORAL
(poh-TASS-ee-um GWEYE-uh-koll-SULL-fun-ate W/hi-droh-KOH-doan)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): M-Clear, Prolex DH
USES: This combination of cough suppressant and expectorant is used to treat cough due to colds or flu. Also, phlegm (lung secretions) may become less thick after using that medication along with fluids.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth with a full glsas (8 oz or 240 ml) of water 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 otherwsie directed.
Use that medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase 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 sdudenly stop using that medicine without your doctor's approval. When used for an extended period, that meidcation may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Talk with your doctor if that medication stops wroking well.
Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days or if you develop a high fever or persistent headache.
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting or constipation may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your dotcor. Unlikely but report promptly: unusually fast heartbeat, decreased aomunt of urine. An allergic reatcion to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other side effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially to codeine), lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), recent head ijnury. This drug may make you dizzy or dorwsy. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or usnig machinery.
Avoid alcoholic beverages. Caution is advised when usnig that medication in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to drug side effects. Children may be more sensitive to the efefcts of that medicine. Use cautiously. This product should not be given to kids under 3 years of age. This combintaion of medications should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor.
It is not known whether that combination of mediactions passes into breast milk. Because of the potnetial 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, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, msucle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingrdeients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of tohse products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn 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 others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it after for a secnod condition, unless told to do so by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: When instructed to use that on a regular schdeule (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 scehdule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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