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Guaifenesin - oral

(gweye-fen-eh-sin)

common brand names: Guiatuss, Organidin NR, Robitussin

Simular Drugs : Allfen, Allfen DM, Allfen JR, Allfen M

Allfen Usage: this pill is used to relieve dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm & mucous in the lungs so you can 'cough-up' (expectorate) mucous.

How to use Allfen: Take each dose about this med with a full glass of water. Water will also help break-up the mucous & clear congestion. Drink plenty of fluids while taking it drug, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. do not take it drug for chronic, persistent cough such as occurs with smoking or asthma unless directed by your doctor. If the cough lasts since more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, headache or rash, consult your healthcare professional.

Allfen side effects: it drug can cause stomach upset or rash. If these effects persist or worsen, inform some your healthcare professional. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.

Allfen Precautions: If you have any of next health problems, consult you're pharmacist before using it drug: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies. this medication must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your healthcare professional. It's not known if this med is excreted into breast milk. Consult some your physician before breast-feeding.

Allfen drug interactions: Tell your physician of all medicines you may use, (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: other cough-and-cold medicines. Guaifenesin may affect results of certain lab tests. Be sure some your caregivers are aware you use this medicine before lab tests are performed. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or physician approval.

Allfen Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, & unusually slow heartbeat.

Allfen special notes: this medication comes at a variety about dose forms such as meds, capsules, long acting tablets or capsules & syrup. Ask you're doctor or doctor to recommend the best product for you.

If you missed Allfen dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; don't take if it is almost time since the following dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Allfen Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms about it pill. don't store syrup in refrigerator.

Active Ingredients : Guaifenesin