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Generic Name: APAP/guaifenesin/phenylephrine

An upper respiratory combination - It is used to treat fever, aches and pains, and congestion from a... more

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What is this medicine?

ACETAMINOPHEN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; gwye FEN e sin; fen il EF rin) is a combination of a pain reliever, expectorant and decongestant. It is used to treat fever, aches and pains, and congestion from a cold or allergy. It is also used to treat a dry cough. 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:

diabetes
enlarged prostrate
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks
peripheral vascular disease
taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate within the last 14 days
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, 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 label. Tablets may be broken in half. Do not crush or chew. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it 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 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.

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:

amphetamine or other stimulant drugs
bromocriptine
ergot medications for headaches or some procedures
MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
procarbazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

furazolidone
imatinib
isoniazid
linezolid
mecamylamine
medicines for chest pain, heart disease, blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
other medicines for allergies or colds
reserpine
some medicines used for sleep during surgery
St. John's Wort
theophylline

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. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, take the last dose of the day at least a few hours before bedtime.

Drink several glasses of water each day. This will help loosen mucus.

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