Before you have any skin tests for allergies, tell the family doctor in charge that you are taking this drug. The results of the test may be effected by the antihistamine in this drug.
Check with your family doctor if your symptoms do not improve or become worse, or if you have a high fever.
The antihistamine in this drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness. Some examples of CNS depressants are other antihistamines or drug for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping drug; prescription pain drug or narcotics; barbiturates; drug for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics Check with your family doctor before taking any of the above while you are taking this drug .
Always stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages while taking a drug that contains aspirin. In addition, drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages while taking a drug that contains acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
The antihistamine in this drug may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert .
The decongestant in this drug may cause some people to become nervous or restless or to have trouble in sleeping. If you have trouble in sleeping, take the last dose of this drug for each day a few hours before bedtime . If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.
Always this drug may add to the CNS stimulant and other effects of diet aids Do not use medication for diet or appetite control while taking this drug unless you have checked with your family doctor .
Before having any kind of surgery - including dental surgery or emergency treat, tell the family doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this drug.
Antihistamines may cause dryness of the mouth, nose and throat. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease and fungus infections.
Check the label of all over-the-counter - OTC, nonprescription, and prescription medication you now take . If any contain acetaminophen or aspirin or other salicylates, including diflunisal or bismuth subsalicylate - Pepto-Bismol, be especially careful. This combination drug contains acetaminophen anda salicylate. Therefore, taking it while taking any other drug that contains these drugs may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
For diseaseds taking aspirin-containing drug :
For diabetic diseaseds taking salicylate-containing drug , false urine sugar test results may was happen
Smaller doses or occasional use usually will not effect urine sugar tests. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional, especially if your diabetes is not well controlled.