Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. This combination medication is used to treat a cough associated with the common cold, allergies and other respiratory illnesses.
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Naldecon-Dx, Diabetic Tussin Max-Strength
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Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
Dose | Drug
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naldecon Dx
Naldecon-Dx, Diabetic Tussin Max-Strength
Uses
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. This combination medication is used to treat a cough associated with the common cold, allergies 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 nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, slowed breathing, and seizures.
How
To Use - Take Naldecon Dx as prescribed.
- Be sure to follow instructions closely.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
- Capsules and long-acting tablets must be swallowed whole with a full glass of water.
- Do not crush or chew them.
- The long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
Side
Effects - Headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting 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 any of these effects while taking Naldecon Dx: skin rash, trouble breathing.
- Use caution driving or operating machinery if Naldecon Dx makes you feel dizzy.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema), any allergies.
- Naldecon Dx should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Since small amounts of Naldecon Dx 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: 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
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
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