How to Use

Take this drug only as directed. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. To do so may increase the risk of side effects .

If this drug irritates your stomach, you may take it with food or a glass of water or milk, to lessen the irritation.

For diseaseds taking the extended-release capsule or tablet form of this drug :

• Swallow it whole.
• Do not crush, break, or chew before swallowing.
• If the capsule is too large to swallow, you may mix the contents of the capsule with applesauce, jelly, honey, or syrup and swallow without chewing.

Dosage

The dose of antihistamines and decongestants will be various for various products. The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of liquid or granules that you take depends on the strengths of the medication. Always the number of doses you take each day and the time between doses depend on whether you are taking a short-acting or long-acting form of antihistamine and decongestant Follow your family doctor's orders if this drug was prescribed. Or, follow the directions on the box if you are buying this drug without a prescription .

Missed dose If you are taking this drug regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.