COUGH CONTROL PE

Drug Name: COUGH CONTROL PE

COUGH CONTROL PE DESCRIPTION:
GUAIFENESIN WITH PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - ORAL LIQUID (gweye-FEN-eh-sin WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)

COMMON COUGH CONTROL PE BRAND NAME(S):
Q-Tussin PE, Robitussin-PE, Rymed

COUGH CONTROL PE SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nervousness, dizziness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid heart rate, anxiety, fear, difficulty urinating (men only) or have difficulty sleeping while taking COUGH CONTROL PE. Because COUGH CONTROL PE may cause dizziness, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness and avoid consuming alcohol which can aggravate this effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE COUGH CONTROL PE:
COUGH CONTROL PE: Take COUGH CONTROL PE by mouth as directed. Do not increase the dose or take it more often or longer than prescribed. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve congestion.

COUGH CONTROL PE USES:
Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to help clear mucous and congestion. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which helps relieve nasal congestion. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with a cold, allergies or respiratory tract illness.

COUGH CONTROL PE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing heart, kidney or liver disease, lung disease, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate, or a history of seizures. COUGH CONTROL PE should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known if COUGH CONTROL PE appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

COUGH CONTROL PE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression or high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) in the last two weeks. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

COUGH CONTROL PE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

MISSED COUGH CONTROL PE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it 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 catch up.

COUGH CONTROL PE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.