MUCO-FEN 1200

Drug Name: MUCO-FEN 1200

MUCO-FEN 1200 DESCRIPTION:
GUAIFENESIN - ORAL (gweye-FEN-eh-sin)

COMMON MUCO-FEN 1200 BRAND NAME(S):
Guiatuss, Organidin NR, Robitussin

MUCO-FEN 1200 SIDE EFFECTS:
MUCO-FEN 1200 may cause stomach upset or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE MUCO-FEN 1200:
MUCO-FEN 1200: Take each dose of MUCO-FEN 1200 with a full glass of water. Water will also help break-up the mucous and clear congestion. Drink plenty of fluids while taking MUCO-FEN 1200, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not take MUCO-FEN 1200 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.

MUCO-FEN 1200 USES:
MUCO-FEN 1200 is used to relieve a dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm and mucous in the lungs so you can "cough-up" (expectorate) mucous.

MUCO-FEN 1200 PRECAUTIONS:
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using MUCO-FEN 1200: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies. MUCO-FEN 1200 should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if MUCO-FEN 1200 is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

MUCO-FEN 1200 DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: cough- and-cold medicines. Guaifenesin may affect the results of certain lab tests. Be sure your caregivers are aware you use this medicine before lab tests are performed. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

MUCO-FEN 1200 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.

MUCO-FEN 1200 NOTES:
MUCO-FEN 1200 comes in a variety of dose forms such as tablets, capsules, long acting tablets or capsules and a syrup. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend the best product for you.

MISSED MUCO-FEN 1200 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.

MUCO-FEN 1200 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 this medication. Do not store syrup in the refrigerator.