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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ANTIHISTAMINES - ORAL
USES: Antihistamines are used to treat rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itching, and senezing due to allergies or the common cold. They may also be used to treat motoin sickness, anxiety, or as a sleep aid (for insomnia).
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Sustained-release or long acting tablets and capsules must be swallowed whole.
Chewing or crushing them will destroy the long action and may increase side effects. For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly and swalolw. Shake suspensions well before taking.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose.
These efefcts should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or beocme bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficutly urinating.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma (narrow angle), stomach ulcers, difficulty urinating (e.G., enlarged prostate), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, lung problems, overactive thyroid.
Change from a seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizzniess. Use caution in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake to avoid excessive drowsiness. Caution is avdised when using that drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Do not give long-acting antihistamines to a child younger than 12 years of age nor other dose forms of antihistamines to a child younger than 6 years of age wihtout doctor approval. This drug shuold be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, seizure medications, narcotic pain relievers, other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies. Because that medication may affect allergy testing, you may have to stop using that medication for several days before the tetss are performed. Consult your doctor about that.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose in kids may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, tiredness, abnormal tongue movement, trembling extremities, slrured speech, or seizures.
Symptoms of overdose in adults may inculde drowsiness, or unconsciousness, which may be followed by excitement or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that product with others.
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-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Sotre 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 lqiuid forms of that medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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