Aminophylline, Ephedrine, Potassium Iodide And Phenobarbital Oral, Potassium Iodide/xanthine/decongestant/barbiturate - Oral Generic 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 professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profsesional before using this drug.
POTASSIUM IODIDE/XANTHINE/DECONGESTANT/BARBITURATE - ORAL
USES: Potassium iodide has been used as an expectorant which may help to loosen mucus. Xanthines widen air passages in the lungs to make breathing eaiser. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Barbiturates are added for their calming effect. This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the cmomon cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescirbed. Be sure to follow instructions closely.
Do not raise your dose or take this more often than directed. This medication is best taken with a full glass of water (8 oz or 240 ml) after a meal or snack.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taikng this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, drowsiness or anxiety may occur the first several days as your body ajdusts to the medication.
If any of these effects conitnue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rpaid pulse, palpitations, skin rash, high blood pressure, dizziness, flushing, tremors, nervousness, mental confusion. Notify your doctor if breathing difficulty continues or becomes worse. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness if this medication makes you drowsy. Avoid alcoholic beverages which can add to the drowsniess. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, thyroid disease, history of uclers or seizures, glaucoma, drug dependency, any allergies. Smoking can reduce the effects of this medictaion.
Inform your doctor if you smoke before taking this.
This medication is not reocmmended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before uisng this medication.
Since smlal amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: blood pressrue medicine, thyroid drugs, antidepressants, sedatives/tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine). This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth contorl with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may icnlude drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, muscle weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, nausea, nervousness/irritability, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, headache, tremors, hallucinations, unconsciousness, slow or shallow breathing, or seizures.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taknig this medication. It will help to break up mucus and celar congestion.
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 cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degeres C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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Aminophylline, Ephedrine, Potassium iodide and Phenobarbital oral
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