BRONCOPECTOL DM

Drug Name: BRONCOPECTOL DM

BRONCOPECTOL DM DESCRIPTION:
DEXTROMETHORPHAN/POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE - ORAL (poh-TASS-ee-um GWEYE-uh-koll-SULL-fun-ate W/dex-trow-meth-OR-fan)

COMMON BRONCOPECTOL DM BRAND NAME(S):
Prolex DM

BRONCOPECTOL DM SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE BRONCOPECTOL DM:
BRONCOPECTOL DM: Take BRONCOPECTOL DM by mouth generally 4 times daily as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days or if you develop a high fever or persistent headache.

BRONCOPECTOL DM USES:
This combination of cough suppressant and expectorant medicines is used to treat cough due to colds, flu or hay fever. Also, phlegm (lung secretions) may become less thick after using BRONCOPECTOL DM along with fluids.

BRONCOPECTOL DM PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies. BRONCOPECTOL DM may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. BRONCOPECTOL DM should not be given to children under 3 years of age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This combination of medications should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this combination of medications passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

BRONCOPECTOL DM DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially MAO inhibitors used currently or stopped within the last 2 weeks (e.g., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline); also drugs causing drowsiness, such as medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants and antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

BRONCOPECTOL DM OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, slowed breathing, and seizures.

BRONCOPECTOL DM NOTES:
Do not share this product with others.

MISSED BRONCOPECTOL DM DOSE:
When instructed to use this on a regular schedule (not "as needed"): if you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

BRONCOPECTOL DM STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.