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 tablet form of this drug:

• Swallow the tablets whole.
• Do not crush, break, or chew before swallowing.

If a combination drug containing aspirin has a strong vinegar-like odor, do not use it . This odor means the drug is breaking down. If you have any questions about this, check with your pharmacist.

Dosage

The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of liquid that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

There is a large variety of antihistamine, decongestant and analgesic combination products on the market. Some products are for use in adults only, while others may be using in child. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

For cold symptoms and sinus pain and congestion:

• For regular - short-acting oral dosage forms - chewable tablets, capsules, liquid, or tablets:
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Usually the dose is 1 to 2 capsules or tablets, or 1 teaspoonful of liquid, every four to six hours.
  • Children 6 to 12 years of age: Usually the dose is 1 tablet, 4 chewable tablets, or 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of liquid every four hours.
  • Children up to 6 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For oral dosage forms that must be dissolved - effervescent tablets or powder:
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Usually the dose is 2 effervescent tablets or the contents of 1 packet of powder dissolved as directed on the package.
  • Children up to 12 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For long-acting oral dosage form - tablets:
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Usually the dose is 1 to 2 tablets every 12 hours.
  • Children up to 12 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you must take 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 this drug out of the reach of children. Overdose is very dangerous in young children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this drug 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.