PAREGORIC

Drug Name: PAREGORIC

PAREGORIC DESCRIPTION:
CAMPHORATED OPIUM TINCTURE - ORAL (KAM-for-ate-ed OH-pee-um TINK-chure)

PAREGORIC SIDE EFFECTS:
Increased, difficult, or painful urination, unusual weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness or restlessness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing, skin rash, hives or itching while taking PAREGORIC. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PAREGORIC:
PAREGORIC: Take PAREGORIC as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. May be habit-forming. Shake liquid preparations well before using. If diarrhea is not relieved in a few days, notify your doctor. Do not take other medication without first discussing it with your doctor. Avoid the use of alcohol or other sedating type medications to avoid excessive drowsiness.

PAREGORIC USES:
PAREGORIC is used to relieve diarrhea.

PAREGORIC PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing liver disease, lung disease, asthma, enlarged prostate, allergies or a history of drug dependence. PAREGORIC should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Since PAREGORIC is found in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PAREGORIC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers and medications for depression or cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PAREGORIC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

MISSED PAREGORIC DOSE:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; 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.

PAREGORIC STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture, heat and sunlight.