Q-Bid La is used to relieve a dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm and mucous in the lungs so you can cough-up (expectorate) mucous.
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q-Bid La
Guaifenesin, Guaibid La, Humibid L.a., Gua-Sr, Guaifenesin La, Aquamist, Guaifenex La, Guaifenesin Er, Amibid La, Fenesin, Mucinex, Mucobid L.a., Allfen-M, Muco-Fen-La, Sinumist-Sr, Guaifenesin-Sr, Respa-Gf, Liquibid, Ambi 600
Uses
Q-Bid La is used to relieve a dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm and mucous in the lungs so you can cough-up (expectorate) mucous.
Storage
- Store at room temperature 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 liquid forms of Q-Bid La.
- Do not store syrup in the refrigerator.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and unusually slow heartbeat.
How
To Use - Take each dose of Q-Bid La with a full glass of water.
- Water will also help break-up the mucous and clear congestion.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Q-Bid La, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- Do not take Q-Bid La for a chronic, persistent cough such as occurs with smoking or asthma unless directed by your doctor.
- If the cough lasts for more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, headache or rash, consult your doctor.
Side
Effects - Q-Bid La may cause stomach upset or rash.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using Q-Bid La: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies.
- Q-Bid La should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Q-Bid La is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: other cough-and-cold medicines.
- Guaifenesin may affect the results of certain lab tests.
- Be sure your caregivers are aware you use Q-Bid La before lab tests are performed.
- 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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