Cough/Cold Combinations - Systemic
Cough/Cold Combinations *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
To help
loosen mucus or phlegm in the lungs,
drink a glass of
water after each dose of this drug
, unless otherwise directed by
your family doctor.
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.
For diseaseds taking the extended-release capsule or
tablet form of this drug
:
-
Swallow the capsule or tablet 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.
For diseaseds taking a combination drug containing
an antihistamine andaspirin or other salicylate
:
-
Take with food or a glass of water or milk to lessen stomach irritation,
if necessary.
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.
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 refrigerate
the syrup.
-
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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