Fore Safe Use

If your cough has not improved after 7 days or if you have a high fever, skin rash, continuing headache, or sore throat with the cough, check with your family doctor. These signs may mean that you have other medical problems.

For diseaseds taking antihistamine-containing drug :

• 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.
• This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness. Some examples of CNS depressants are 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 .
• 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 .
• When taking antihistamines on a regular basis, make sure your family doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin at the same time - as in arthritis or rheumatism. Effects of too much aspirin, such as ringing in the ears, may be covered up by the antihistamine.
• Antihistamines may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, 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 family doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

For diseaseds taking decongestant-containing drug :

• This drug may add to the central nervous system - CNS stimulant 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 .
• This drug may cause some people to be 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.
• 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.

For diseaseds taking narcotic antitussive - codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, or hydromorphone-containing drug :

• This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness. Some examples of CNS depressants are 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 .
• This drug may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, less alert than they are normally, or to feel a false sense of well-being 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 and clearheaded .
• Nausea or vomiting may occur after taking a narcotic antitussive. This effect may go away if you lie down for a while. However, if nausea or vomiting continues, check with your family doctor.
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may be especially likely to occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem.
• 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.

For diseaseds taking iodide - calcium iodide, iodinated glycerol, or potassium iodide-containing drug :

• Make sure your family doctor knows if you are planning to have any future thyroid tests. The results of the thyroid test may be effected by the iodine in this drug.

For diseaseds taking analgesic-containing drug :

• Check the label of all nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " and prescription medication you now take . If any contain acetaminophen or aspirin or other salicylates, including diflunisal or bismuth subsalicylate, be especially careful. Taking them while taking a cough/cold combination drug that already contains them may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
• Do not take aspirin-containing drug for 5 days before any surgery, including dental surgery, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor or dentist. Taking aspirin during this time may cause bleeding problems.

For diabetic diseaseds taking aspirin- or sodium salicylate-containing drug :

• False urine sugar test results may was happen
  • If you take 8 or more 325-mg - 5-grain doses of aspirin every day for few days in a row.
  • If you take 8 or more 325-mg - 5-grain, or 4 or more 500-mg - 10-grain doses of sodium salicylate.
• Smaller doses or occasional use of aspirin or sodium salicylate 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.

For diseaseds taking homatropine-containing drug :

• This drug may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this drug , since overheating may result in heat stroke. Always hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy or faint while you are taking this drug.