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DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit

Generic Name: desonide topical (DES oh nide)

Brand Names: Delonide, Desonate, DesOwen, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit, LoKara, Tridesilon, Verdeso

What is DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

Desonide is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Desonide topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Desonide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with desonide topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of using this medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to desonide.

Before using desonide topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of skin infection.

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether desonide topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period.

How should I use DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

Wash your hands before and after using desonide topical, unless you are using the medication to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not use this medication over a large area of skin.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects with long-term use, you may need blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store desonide topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep from freezing.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of desonide is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

What should I avoid while using DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

Desonide topical should not be used to treat any skin condition your doctor has not prescribed it for.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water. Do not use desonide topical on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medication in open wounds.

DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing desonide topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;

mood changes;

sleep problems (insomnia);

weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

muscle weakness, feeling tired.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild skin itching, redness, burning, or peeling;

dryness or scaly skin;

thinning or softening of your skin;

skin rash or irritation around your mouth;

swollen hair follicles;

changes in color of treated skin;

blisters, pimples, or crusting of treated skin; or

stretch marks.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit (desonide topical)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied desonide topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Desonate Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

Desonate Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Desonate Prescribing Information (FDA)

Desowen Prescribing Information (FDA)

LoKara Prescribing Information (FDA)

LoKara Lotion MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Verdeso Prescribing Information (FDA)

Verdeso Consumer Overview

Verdeso Foam MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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Atopic Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Eczema
Psoriasis

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about desonide topical.

See also: DesOwen 4 oz side effects (in more detail)

Oralseptic

Generic Name: phenol (Oromucosal route)

FEE-nol

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Assure Sore Throat

Cheracol Sore Throat

Chloraseptic

Isodettes Sore Throat

Oralseptic

Osco Sore Throat

Painalay

Available Dosage Forms:

Spray

Lozenge/Troche

Therapeutic Class: Analgesic

Uses For Oralseptic

Phenol is used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

Before Using Oralseptic

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of phenol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 3 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of phenol in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of phenol

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain phenol. It may not be specific to Oralseptic. Please read with care.

Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.

This medicine should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present.

Be careful not to get any of this medicine in your eyes because it can cause severe eye irritation. If any of the medicine does get in your eyes, wash it with water and check with your doctor right away. Also, be very careful not to inhale (breathe in) the medicine.

To use:

Apply or spray to the affected area.

Remain in place for at least 15 seconds, then spit the medicine out of your mouth.

Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without checking first with your doctor.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For oromucosal dosage form (spray):
- For sore throat or mouth pain:
  - Adults and children 12 years of age and older—Spray 5 times to the affected area every 2 hours.
  - Children 3 to 12 years of age—Spray 3 times to the affected area every 2 hours.
  - Children younger than 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Oralseptic

If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

After spraying this medicine to the mouth or throat of your child, watch the child carefully to make sure that he or she does not get any of the medicine into his or her eyes or he or she does not inhale the spray.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have difficulty with breathing; fever; skin rash; or worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth.

Call your doctor right away if you start to have a severe sore throat or sore throat that occurs with a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These maybe signs of an infection.

Oralseptic Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

Difficulty with breathing

fever

headache

nausea

rash

swelling

vomiting

worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Oralseptic side effects (in more detail)

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Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Benazepril

Generic Name: benazepril (ben AY ze pril)

Brand Names: Lotensin

What is benazepril?

Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Benazepril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about benazepril?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Benazepril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of benazepril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking benazepril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benazepril?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to benazepril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take benazepril, tell your doctor if you have:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

liver disease;

heart disease or congestive heart failure;

diabetes; or

a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Benazepril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Benazepril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old.

How should I take benazepril?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Benazepril can be taken with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking benazepril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Store benazepril at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Benazepril dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a benazepril overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking benazepril?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of benazepril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Benazepril side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

feeling light-headed, fainting;

urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;

severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;

chest pain;

swelling, rapid weight gain; or

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

cough;

dizziness, drowsiness, headache;

nausea, constipation; or

mild skin itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Benazepril Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day, in patients not receiving a diuretic.
Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg/day orally in 1 to 2 divided doses.
Some patients appear to have a further response to 80 mg, but experience with this dose is limited.

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetic Nephropathy:

Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day (5 mg if on a diuretic).
Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg per day orally in 1 to 2 divided doses.
Dosage may be titrated upward every 3 days.

Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure:

Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day (5 mg if volume depleted or hypotensive).
Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg orally per day in 1 to 2 divided doses.
Dosage should be increased, over a 3 day or longer period, to a dose that is maximal and tolerated but not exceeding 40 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Left Ventricular Dysfunction:

What other drugs will affect benazepril?

Before taking benazepril, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

gold injections to treat arthritis;

lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);

insulin or diabetes medications you take by mouth;

a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con;

salt substitutes that contain potassium; or

a diuretic (water pill).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with benazepril. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Benazepril Drug Interactions
Benazepril Support Group
5 Reviews for Benazepril - Add your own review/rating

benazepril Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

Benazepril Prescribing Information (FDA)

Benazepril MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Benazepril Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)

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Lotensin Consumer Overview

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Diabetic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about benazepril written for health professionals that you may read.

See also: benazepril side effects (in more detail)

Baby Orajel Liquid

Generic Name: benzocaine (Oral route, Oromucosal route)

BEN-zoe-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Anbesol

Babee Teething

Benzodent

Benz-O-Sthetic

Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches

Dentemp's

Dent-O-Kain/20

Detane

Gumsol

Hurricaine

Hurricane Spray Kit

Kank-A Soft Brush

Larynex

Miradyne-3

Mycinette

Orabase-B

Oracaine

Ora film

Orajel

OraMagic Plus

Orasol

Red Cross Canker Sore

Thorets

Trocaine

Zetts

Zilactin

Zilactin-B

In Canada

Anbesol Extra Strength

Anbesol Liquid

Baby Anbesol

Baby Orajel

Baby Orajel Liquid

Maximum Strength Orajel Pm

Orajel Extra Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

Liquid

Gel/Jelly

Solution

Lozenge/Troche

Film

Lotion

Ointment

Powder for Suspension

Cream

Tablet, Disintegrating

Swab

Spray

Paste

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local

Chemical Class: Amino Ester

Uses For Baby Orajel Liquid

Benzocaine lozenges are used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

Before Using Baby Orajel Liquid

Allergies

Pediatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 5 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Proper Use of benzocaine

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain benzocaine. It may not be specific to Baby Orajel Liquid. Please read with care.

Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without checking first with your doctor.

Dosing

For oral dosage form (lozenges):
- For sore throat and mouth pain:
  - Adults, teenagers, and children 5 years of age and older—One lozenge, dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
  - Children younger than 5 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Baby Orajel Liquid

If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you start to have a severe sore throat or sore throat that occurs with a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These maybe signs of an infection.

Baby Orajel Liquid Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

Headache

high fever

nausea

vomiting

worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Baby Orajel side effects (in more detail)

More Baby Orajel Liquid resources

Baby Orajel Liquid Side Effects (in more detail)
Baby Orajel Liquid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Baby Orajel Liquid Support Group
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Oral and Dental Conditions

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Dihydro-CP

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine (klor fen EER a meen, dye hye droe KOE deen, soo doe e FED rin)

Brand Names: Dihydro-CP, Hydro-Tussin DHC

What is Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Dihydrocodeine is a narcotic cough suppressant similar to codeine. Dihydrocodeine affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, pseudoephedrine, or codeine, or if you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe coronary artery disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach ulcer, a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus, bladder obstruction or other urination problems, overactive thyroid, or asthma, pneumonia, or other breathing problems.

Before you take chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and other medicines you use.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not take this medication with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result. Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or pain medicine. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, pseudoephedrine, or codeine, or if you have:

severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;

severe coronary artery disease;

narrow-angle glaucoma;

a stomach ulcer;

a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus;

bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

overactive thyroid; or

asthma, pneumonia, or other breathing problems.

Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

To make sure you can safely take chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

kidney or liver disease;

curvature of the spine;

heart disease or high blood pressure;

enlarged prostate or urination problems;

diabetes;

glaucoma;

a thyroid disorder;

COPD other breathing disorder;

a history of head injury or brain tumor;

epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

low blood pressure;

gallbladder disease;

Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;

mental illness; or

a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

Dihydrocodeine may be habit forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share this medication with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Dihydrocodeine may cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine. This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine.

How should I take Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken for only a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, or skin rash. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

See also: Dihydro-CP dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cough or cold medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of dihydrocodeine can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, feeling restless or nervous, cold and clammy skin, warmth or tingly feeling, nausea, vomiting, slow or shallow breathing, slow heart rate, pinpoint pupils, seizure (convulsions), or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine. Do not take this medication with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Life-threatening side effects may result.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or pain medicine. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;

weak or shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;

severe dizziness, fainting, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness, or tremor;

confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

urinating less than usual or not at all; or

dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

blurred vision;

dry mouth;

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, mild loss of appetite;

mild dizziness, drowsiness;

problems with memory or concentration;

ringing in your ears;

warmth, redness, or tingling under your skin;

feeling restless or excited (especially in children);

sleep problems (insomnia); or

skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Dihydro-CP (chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine)?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

methyldopa (Aldomet);

cimetidine (Tagamet);

rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);

zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);

aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);

a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;

antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;

bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);

a diuretic (water pill), or blood pressure medication;

medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;

medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril); or

seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about chlorpheniramine, dihydrocodeine, and pseudoephedrine.

See also: Dihydro-CP side effects (in more detail)

Dextromethorphan and promethazine

Generic Name: dextromethorphan and promethazine (dex troe me THOR fan and pro METH a zeen)

Brand names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM, Phenergan with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine DM

What is dextromethorphan and promethazine?

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Dextromethorphan and promethazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about dextromethorphan?

Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use dextromethorphan and promethazine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take dextromethorphan and promethazine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dextromethorphan and promethazine?

Do not use dextromethorphan and promethazine if you have asthma or other lung disease. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take a cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking dextromethorphan and promethazine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis. You may not be able to use this medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Before taking dextromethorphan and promethazine, tell your doctor if you have:

epilepsy or another seizure disorder;

emphysema or chronic bronchitis;

sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep);

glaucoma;

a stomach ulcer or digestive obstruction;

bone marrow disorder;

problems with urination;

high blood pressure or heart disease; or

liver disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use dextromethorphan and promethazine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take dextromethorphan and promethazine?

Take this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough medicine within the past few days.

Store dextromethorphan and promethazine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

See also: Dextromethorphan and promethazine dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cough and cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a dextromethorphan and promethazine overdose may include feeling restless or nervous, severe drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, large pupils, flushing, nausea, vomiting, shallow breathing, and fainting.

What should I avoid while taking dextromethorphan and promethazine?

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan and promethazine.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with cough medicine can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Avoid using other drugs that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, sleeping pills, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety).

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Dextromethorphan is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains dextromethorphan.

Dextromethorphan and promethazine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using dextromethorphan and promethazine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;

tremors, twitching, or uncontrolled muscle movements in your face, arms, or legs.

severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

hallucinations (seeing or hearing things);

confusion, hallucinations; or

slow, shallow breathing, weak pulse;

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeat, sweating, fainting.

Keep taking dextromethorphan and promethazine and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, or confusion;

blurred vision, dry mouth;

ringing in your ears;

nausea or vomiting; or

increased sensitivity to sunlight.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Dextromethorphan and promethazine Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 30 mL in 24 hours.

Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms:

5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 30 mL in 24 hours.

Usual Adult Dose for Cough:

5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 30 mL in 24 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

12 years or older:
5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 30 mL in 24 hours.

6 years to 11 years:
2.5 to 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours.

2 years to 5 years:
1.25 to 2.5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:

What other drugs will affect dextromethorphan and promethazine?

Before taking dextromethorphan and promethazine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

celecoxib (Celebrex);

cinacalcet (Sensipar);

darifenacin (Enablex);

imatinib (Gleevec);

quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);

ranolazine (Ranexa)

ritonavir (Norvir);

sibutramine (Meridia);

terbinafine (Lamisil);

medicines to treat high blood pressure;

antidepressant medications such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.

sedatives or anxiety medicines such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), temazepam (Restoril), or triazolam (Halcion);

phenobarbital (Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal) and secobarbital (Seconal); or

atropine (Donnatal, and others), belladonna, clidinium (Quarzan), dicyclomine (Bentyl), glycopyrrolate (Robinul), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others), methscopolamine (Pamine), and scopolamine (Transderm-Scop).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use dextromethorphan and promethazine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect dextromethorphan and promethazine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Dolgic LQ

Generic Name: butalbital and acetaminophen combination (Oral route)

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Anolor 300

Cephadyn

Dolgic LQ

Esgic

Esgic-Plus

Ezol

Fioricet

Geone

Margesic

Medigesic

Phrenilin

Phrenilin Forte

Available Dosage Forms:

Tablet

Capsule

Solution

Uses For Dolgic LQ

Butalbital and acetaminophen combination is a pain reliever and relaxant. It is used to treat tension headaches. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates. Barbiturates act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects.

When you take butalbital for a long time, your body may get used to it so that larger amounts are needed to produce the same effects. This is called tolerance to the medicine. Also, butalbital may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) when it is used for a long time or in large doses. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine. In patients who get headaches, the first symptom of withdrawal may be new (rebound) headaches.

Some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations also contain caffeine. Caffeine may help to relieve headaches. However, caffeine can also cause physical dependence when it is used for a long time. This may lead to withdrawal (rebound) headaches when you stop taking it.

Butalbital and acetaminophen combination may also be used for other kinds of headaches or other kinds of pain as determined by your doctor.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Dolgic LQ

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

For butalbital:

Although barbiturates such as butalbital often cause drowsiness, some children become excited after taking them.

For acetaminophen:

Acetaminophen has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.

For caffeine:

There is no specific information comparing use of caffeine in children up to 12 years of age with use in other age groups. However, caffeine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Geriatric

For butalbital:

Certain side effects, such as confusion, excitement, or mental depression, may be especially likely to occur in elderly patients, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of the butalbital in this combination medicine.

For acetaminophen:

Acetaminophen has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

For caffeine:

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of caffeine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Pregnancy

For butalbital:

Barbiturates such as butalbital have been shown to increase the chance of birth defects in humans. Also, one study in humans has suggested that barbiturates taken during pregnancy may increase the chance of brain tumors in the baby.

Butalbital may cause breathing problems in the newborn baby if taken just before or during delivery.

For acetaminophen:

Although studies on birth defects with acetaminophen have not been done in pregnant women, it has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems.

For caffeine:

Studies in humans have not shown that caffeine (contained in some of these combination medicines) causes birth defects. However, use of large amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may cause problems with the heart rhythm and the growth of the fetus. Also, studies in animals have shown that caffeine causes birth defects when given in very large doses (amounts equal to those present in 12 to 24 cups of coffee a day).

Breast Feeding

For butalbital:

Barbiturates such as butalbital pass into the breast milk and may cause drowsiness, unusually slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing in nursing babies.

For acetaminophen:

Although acetaminophen has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies, it passes into the breast milk in small amounts.

For caffeine:

Caffeine (present in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations) passes into the breast milk in small amounts. Taking caffeine in the amounts present in these medicines has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. However, studies have shown that nursing babies may appear jittery and have trouble in sleeping when their mothers drink large amounts of caffeine-containing beverages. Therefore, breast-feeding mothers who use caffeine-containing medicines should probably limit the amount of caffeine they take in from other medicines or from beverages.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Adinazolam

Alfentanil

Alprazolam

Amobarbital

Anileridine

Anisindione

Aprobarbital

Bromazepam

Brotizolam

Butabarbital

Butalbital

Carisoprodol

Chloral Hydrate

Chlordiazepoxide

Chlorzoxazone

Clobazam

Clonazepam

Clorazepate

Codeine

Dantrolene

Diazepam

Dicumarol

Estazolam

Ethchlorvynol

Fentanyl

Flunitrazepam

Flurazepam

Halazepam

Hydrocodone

Hydromorphone

Ketazolam

Levorphanol

Lorazepam

Lormetazepam

Medazepam

Meperidine

Mephenesin

Mephobarbital

Meprobamate

Metaxalone

Methocarbamol

Methohexital

Midazolam

Morphine

Morphine Sulfate Liposome

Nitrazepam

Nordazepam

Oxazepam

Oxycodone

Oxymorphone

Pentobarbital

Phenindione

Phenobarbital

Phenprocoumon

Prazepam

Primidone

Propoxyphene

Quazepam

Quetiapine

Remifentanil

Secobarbital

Sodium Oxybate

Sufentanil

Temazepam

Thiopental

Triazolam

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Using medicines in this class with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use your medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Ethanol

Proper Use of butalbital and acetaminophen combination

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain butalbital and acetaminophen combination. It may not be specific to Dolgic LQ. Please read with care.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If butalbital and acetaminophen combination is taken regularly (for example, every day), it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). The caffeine in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations can also increase the chance of dependence. Dependence is especially likely to occur in patients who take these medicines to relieve frequent headaches. Taking too much of this medicine may also lead to liver damage or other medical problems.

This medicine will relieve a headache best if you take it as soon as the headache begins. If you get warning signs of a migraine, take this medicine as soon as you are sure that the migraine is coming. This may even stop the headache pain from occurring. Lying down in a quiet, dark room for a while after taking the medicine also helps to relieve headaches.

People who get a lot of headaches may need to take a different medicine to help prevent headaches. It is important that you follow your doctor's directions about taking the other medicine, even if your headaches continue to occur. Headache-preventing medicines may take several weeks to start working. Even after they do start working, your headaches may not go away completely. However, your headaches should occur less often, and they should be less severe and easier to relieve than before. This will reduce the amount of headache relievers that you need. If you do not notice any improvement after several weeks of headache-preventing treatment, check with your doctor.

Dosing

The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage forms (capsules or tablets):
- For tension headaches:
  - Adults—One or 2 capsules or tablets every four hours as needed. If your medicine contains 325 or 500 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen in each capsule or tablet, you should not take more than six capsules or tablets a day. If your medicine contains 650 mg of acetaminophen in each capsule or tablet, you should not take more than four capsules or tablets a day.
  - Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions While Using Dolgic LQ

Check with your doctor:

If the medicine stops working as well as it did when you first started using it. This may mean that you are in danger of becoming dependent on the medicine. Do not try to get better pain relief by increasing the dose.

If you are having headaches more often than you did before you started taking this medicine. This is especially important if a new headache occurs within 1 day after you took your last dose of this medicine, headaches begin to occur every day, or a headache continues for several days in a row. This may mean that you are dependent on the medicine. Continuing to take this medicine will cause even more headaches later on. Your doctor can give you advice on how to relieve the headaches.

Check the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) or prescription medicines you now take. If any contain a barbiturate or acetaminophen, check with your health care professional. Taking them together with this medicine may cause an overdose.

The butalbital in this medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicine; narcotics; other barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Also, drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages regularly while taking this medicine may increase the chance of liver damage, especially if you take more of this medicine than your doctor ordered or if you take it regularly for a long time. Therefore, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your doctor before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.

Before you have any medical tests, tell the person in charge that you are taking this medicine. Caffeine (present in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations) interferes with the results of certain tests that use dipyridamole (e.g., Persantine) to help show how well blood is flowing to your heart. Caffeine should not be taken for 8 to 12 hours before the test. The results of other tests may also be affected by butalbital and acetaminophen combinations.

Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this medicine. Serious side effects can occur if your medical doctor or dentist gives you certain medicines without knowing that you have taken butalbital.

If you have been taking large amounts of this medicine, or if you have been taking it regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely in order to lessen the chance of withdrawal side effects.

If you think you or anyone else may have taken an overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to unconsciousness or possibly death. Signs of butalbital overdose include severe drowsiness, confusion, severe weakness, shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing, slurred speech, staggering, and unusually slow heartbeat. Signs of severe acetaminophen poisoning may not occur until 2 to 4 days after the overdose is taken, but treatment to prevent liver damage or death must be started within 24 hours or less after the overdose is taken.

Dolgic LQ Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Bleeding or crusting sores on lips

chest pain

fever with or without chills

hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face, lips, and/or tongue

muscle cramps or pain

red, thickened, or scaly skin

shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing

skin rash, itching, or hives

sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth (painful)

Symptoms of overdose

Anxiety, confusion, excitement, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, or trouble in sleeping (severe, especially with products containing caffeine)

convulsions (seizures) (for products containing caffeine)

diarrhea, especially if occurring together with increased sweating, loss of appetite, and stomach cramps or pain

dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or weakness, (severe)

frequent urination (for products containing caffeine)

hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)

increased sensitivity to touch or pain (for products containing caffeine)

muscle trembling or twitching (for products containing caffeine)

nausea or vomiting, sometimes with blood

ringing or other sounds in ears (for products containing caffeine)

seeing flashes of "zig-zag" lights (for products containing caffeine)

shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing

slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat

slurred speech

staggering

swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area

unusual movements of the eyes

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Confusion (mild)

mental depression

unusual excitement (mild)

Rare

Bloody or black, tarry stools

bloody urine

pinpoint red spots on skin

swollen or painful glands

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness (mild

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Bloated or "gassy" feeling

dizziness or lightheadedness (mild)

drowsiness (mild)

nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain (occurring without other symptoms of overdose)

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DMax Pediatric Drops

Pronunciation: kar-bi-NOX-a-meen/dex-troe-meth-OR-fan/fen-i-LEF-rin
Generic Name: Carbinoxamine/Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include DMax Pediatric and Trituss-A

DMax Pediatric Drops are used for:

Relieving sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

DMax Pediatric Drops are a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages, which helps you breathe more easily. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing, while the cough suppressant works in the brain to reduce the cough reflex.

Do NOT use DMax Pediatric Drops if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in DMax Pediatric Drops

you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems

you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack

you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using DMax Pediatric Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with DMax Pediatric Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat

if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, tumor); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; heart blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your stomach, intestines, or bladder; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; seizures; or an overactive thyroid

if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or if your cough produces large amounts of mucus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with DMax Pediatric Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because side effects of DMax Pediatric Drops may be increased

Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased

Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of side effects may be increased by DMax Pediatric Drops

Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by DMax Pediatric Drops

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if DMax Pediatric Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use DMax Pediatric Drops:

Use DMax Pediatric Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

DMax Pediatric Drops may be taken with or without food.

Use the dropper that comes with DMax Pediatric Drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.

If you miss a dose of DMax Pediatric Drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use DMax Pediatric Drops.

Important safety information:

DMax Pediatric Drops may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to DMax Pediatric Drops. Using DMax Pediatric Drops alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking DMax Pediatric Drops without checking with your doctor.

DMax Pediatric Drops contains phenylephrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains phenylephrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take DMax Pediatric Drops for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

DMax Pediatric Drops may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to DMax Pediatric Drops. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.

If you are scheduled for allergy skin testing, do not take DMax Pediatric Drops for several days before the test because it may decrease your response to the skin tests.

Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using DMax Pediatric Drops.

Use DMax Pediatric Drops with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.

Caution is advised when using DMax Pediatric Drops in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking DMax Pediatric Drops, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using DMax Pediatric Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if DMax Pediatric Drops are excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking DMax Pediatric Drops.

Possible side effects of DMax Pediatric Drops:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: DMax Pediatric side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of DMax Pediatric Drops:

Store DMax Pediatric Drops at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep DMax Pediatric Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about DMax Pediatric Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

DMax Pediatric Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about DMax Pediatric Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

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