Decongestants and Analgesics - Systemic
Decongestants and Analgesics *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
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.
For aspirin- or salicylamide-containing medication
:
-
If this drug irritates your stomach, you may take it with food
or a glass of water or milk to lessen the irritation.
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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.
For ibuprofen-containing medication
:
-
To lessen stomach upset, these medication may be taken with food or
an antacid.
-
Take with a full glass - 8 ounces of water. Always do not lie down
for about 15 to 30 minutes after taking the drug. Doing so may cause irritation
that may lead to trouble in swallowing.
Dosage
The dose of these combination medication will
be various for various products
Follow the directions
on the box if you are buying this drug without a prescription. Or, follow
your family doctor's orders if this drug was prescribed
. The following
information includes only the average doses for these combinations.The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of liquid that you take
depends on the strengths of the medication.
There is a large variety of 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.
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For oral
dosage forms - capsules, liquid,
or tablets:
-
For sinus pain and congestion:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 to 2 capsules or
tablets every four to six hours.
-
Children up to 6 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by
your family doctor.
-
Children 6 to 12 years of age: 1 tablet, 4 to 6 chewable tablets,
or 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of liquid every four hours.
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.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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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.
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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.
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