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Generic Name: APAP/chlorpheniramine/PE/phenyltoloxamine

An upper respiratory combination - It is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like congestion, he... more

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What is this medicine?

ACETAMINOPHEN; CHLORPHENIRAMINE; PHENYLEPHRINE; PHENYLTOLOXAMINE (a set a MEE noe fen; klor fen IR a meen; fen il EF rin; fen ill toe LOX a meen) is a combination of a pain reliever, a decongestant, and two antihistamines. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like congestion, headache, runny nose, and sneezing. This medicine will not treat an infection.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

asthma
diabetes
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks
kidney disease
liver disease
mental disorders like psychosis
thyroid disease
trouble passing urine
an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, phenyltoloxamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Tablets may be broken in half. Do not chew or crush this medicine. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

alcohol
MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

acetaminophen
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
barbiturates like phenobarbital
digoxin
diuretics
mecamylamine
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for sleep
muscle relaxers
narcotic pain medicines
NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
other medicines for cold, cough or allergy
phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
some heart medicines like atenolol, propranolol
stimulant medicines like dextroamphetamine
St. John's Wort
theophylline
warfarin
zidovudine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

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