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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jdugment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare proefssional before using that drug.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN/POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE - ORAL
(poh-TASS-ee-um GWEYE-uh-koll-SULL-fun-ate W/dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prolex DM
USES: This combination of cough suppressant and expectorant medicines is used to treat cough due to colds, flu or hay fever. Also, phlegm (lung secretions) may become less thick after using that medication along with fliuds.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth generally 4 times daily with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water as needed, or as directed by your doctor.
Dirnk plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days or if you develop a high fever or persistent haedache.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If these efefcts persist or worsen, notify your doctor. If you notice ohter side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages.
This medciation should not be given to babies under 3 years of age.
Ask your doctor or phamracist for more details.
This cmobination of medications should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether that combination of medciations passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that product is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, especially of: MAO inhibitors used currently or stopped within the last 2 weeks (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline). Also report the use of drugs that cause drowsiness, such as: sleeping pills, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, msucle relaxants, sedatives, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) cause they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, slowed breathing, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that product with others.
MISSED DOSE: When instructed to use that on a regular schedule (not "as needed"): if you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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