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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 otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES - ORAL
USES: Antihistamines are used to treat rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching, and sneezing due to allergies or the common cold. They may also be used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, or as a sleep aid (for insomnia).
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if sotmach upset occurs. Sustained-release or long atcing tablets and capsules must be swallowed whole.
Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may increase side effetcs. For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly and swalolw.
Shake suspensions well before taking.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry motuh and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, ifnorm your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, poundnig or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dcotor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma (narrow angle), stomach ulcers, difficulty urinating (e.G., enlarged prostate), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, lung problems, overactive thyroid.
Change from a seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizzienss.
Use caution in performing activities requriing alertness.
Limit alcohol intake to avoid excessive drowsienss. Cauiton is advised when using that drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Do not give long-acting antihistamines to a child younger than 12 years of age nor other dose forms of antihistamines to a child younger than 6 years of age wihtout doctor approval.
This drug should be used only when clearly needed during preganncy. Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor.
This medicatoin may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, seizure medications, narcotic pain relievers, other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies. Because that medication may affect allergy testing, you may have to stop using that medication for several days before the tests are performed.
Consult your doctor about that. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approavl.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in babies may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slurred speech, or siezures. Symptoms of overdose in adults may include drowsiness, or unconsciousness, wihch may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that prdouct with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperautre between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liuqid forms of that medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your cnodition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlret at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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