Scot-tussin, Dextromethorphan - Oral Liquid Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profesisonal. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN - ORAL LIQUID
(dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Benylin, Tussin Pediatric, Vicks 44
USES: Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant used to relieve a dry, hacking cough.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by motuh as prescribed.
Do not incresae your dose or take that more often than directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, or stomach ache may occur the first several days as your body adjsuts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To aovid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, nervousness, confusion.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: lung troubles (e.G., asthma, emphysema), allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication should be used only if celarly needed during pregnancy.
Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of that medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: If the cough worsens, last for longer than one week or is accompanied by a high fever, ntoify your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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