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 easier. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Barbiturates are added for their calming effect. This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
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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 easier. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Barbiturates are added for their calming effect. This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses. Notes
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication.
- It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
How
To Use - Take this medication as prescribed.
- Be sure to follow instructions closely.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
- This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
Side
Effects - Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, drowsiness or anxiety may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid pulse, palpitations, skin rash, high blood pressure, dizziness, flushing, tremors, nervousness or mental confusion while taking this medication.
- 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 drowsiness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, a history of ulcers or seizures, glaucoma, drug dependency or if you have any allergies.
- Smoking can reduce the effects of this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you smoke before taking this.
- This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this medication.
- Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any medication for blood pressure, thyroid or depression, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) and narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine).
- This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
- Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
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