Guaifenesin helps to loosen mucus. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. This combination medication is used to relieve nasal congestion and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
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Dura-Vent, Guaivent, Despec-Sr, Guaifenesin/phenylprop, Profen-La, Guaifenex Ppa 75, Sinuvent, Vental
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g-Vent
Dura-Vent, Guaivent, Despec-Sr, Guaifenesin/phenylprop, Profen-La, Guaifenex Ppa 75, Sinuvent, Vental
Uses
Guaifenesin helps to loosen mucus. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. This combination medication is used to relieve nasal congestion and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
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.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
How
To Use - G-Vent is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
- The tablet can be broken in half.
- However, the whole or half tablet should be swallowed whole.
- Do not crush or chew the tablet before swallowing it.
- The long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
Side
Effects - Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness or insomnia may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Should these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, tremors, nervousness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, any allergies.
- This product contains phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
- The FDA has recently given warnings regarding PPA side effects.
- Consult your pharmacist promptly about this.
- G-Vent should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Since small amounts of G-Vent are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
- Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
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: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
- 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
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