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12 Hour Tablet
NDC# 64543-090-01
40 mg Phenylephrine
8 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate
2.5 mg Methscopolamine
Rx Only
Stops the drip!
This product provides relief of the symptoms resulting from irritation of sinus, nasal, and upper respiratory tract tissue. Phenylephrine exerts a vasoconstrictive and decongestive action while chlorpheniramine maleate decreases the symptoms of watering eyes, post-nasal drip, and sneezing. Methscopolamine nitrate further augments the antisecretory activity of this product.
Patient consultation should include the following information regarding proper use of this medication:
- Do not take more medication than the amount recommended.
- This medication should be taken 30 minutes to one hour before meals.
- Take medication with food, water, or milk to minimize gastric irritation.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsiness or dizziness occurs.
- Do not ingest alcoholic beverages, nonoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or CNS depression producing medications (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquillizers) while taking this medication.
- This medication should be used with caution during exercise or hot weather; overheating may result in heat stroke.
- This medication possibly increases sensitivity of eyes to light.
- Methscopolamine nitrate may cause blurred vision. Patients should observe caution before driving, using machinery or performing other tasks requiring visual alertness.
- If a dose is missed, the medication should be taken as soon as possible unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not double the dose.
- Keep all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
- Caution patients about the signs of potential side effects especially:
- Anticholinergic effects - clumsiness or unsteadiness, severe drowsiness, sever dryness of mouth, nose, or throat, flushing or redness of face, shortness of breath or troubled breathing.
- Blood dyscrasias - sore throat and fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual tiredness or weakness.
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Psychotic episodes
- Tightness in chest.
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