This medicine is an antihistamine, decongestant, and anticholinergic combination used to relieve congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are taking or have taken furazolidone, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (such as linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, or tranylcypromine), medicine for high blood pressure, or medicine for depression within the past 14 days. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking droxidopa, ergot medicines (such as ergotamine), solid forms of potassium chloride (such as capsules or tablets), or sodium oxybate. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking alpha blockers (such as prazosin), anticholinergics (such as atropine), barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), beta-blockers (such as metoprolol), bromocriptine, entacapone, tolcapone, digoxin, diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide), doxapram, guanadrel, guanethidine, local anesthetics (such as lidocaine), maprotiline, methyldopa, mecamylamine, metoclopramide, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline), or urinary alkalinizers (such as sodium bicarbonate, calcium citrate, or acetazolamide). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems (such as congestive heart failure; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; or heart valve problems), blood vessel blockage, blood clots, coronary artery disease, kidney or liver problems, mood or mental problems, nerve problems, brain damage or injury, Down syndrome, stomach or bowel problems (including opening [stoma] in the bowel), diarrhea, hernia, esophagus problems, dry mouth, chronic breathing problems (such as asthma or emphysema), overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, bladder problems (such as difficulty urinating), glaucoma, trouble sleeping, sleep apnea, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are having an asthma attack. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have severe high blood pressure; severe coronary artery disease; severe stomach or bowel problems (such as blockage, loss of muscle tone, or ulcers); difficulty swallowing; ulcerative colitis; severe esophagus problems (such as inflammation from reflux disease, or blockage); bladder blockage; narrow-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; or uncontrolled bleeding. Use of this medicine in children under age 6 is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor or on the package. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once. |