PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE

Drug Name: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE DESCRIPTION:
DECONGESTANT WITH NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE - ORAL

COMMON PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE BRAND NAME(S):
Entuss-D, Nucofed, Tussgen

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE SIDE EFFECTS:
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea or stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, mental confusion, breathing trouble. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE:
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE: Take PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE USES:
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE has a decongestant which relieves nasal stuffiness and a narcotic antitussive used to suppress a cough. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, depression, a history of drug dependency, allergies (especially drug allergies). PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for blood pressure, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, cimetidine. Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, numbness and tingling of hands and feet, irregular heartbeat, weakness, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or unconsciousness.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE NOTES:
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication. It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.

MISSED PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE W/HYDROCODONE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.