Warning: guide is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise of your pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this med.

Guaifenesin - oral

(gweye-fen-eh-sin)

common brand names: Guiatuss, Organidin NR, Robitussin

Simular Drugs : Ru Tuss 800, Ru Tuss 800 DM

Ru Tuss 800 Usage: this tablet is used to relieve a dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm & mucous in lungs so you can 'cough-up' (expectorate) mucous.

How to use Ru Tuss 800: Take each dose of this medication with a full glass about water. Water will also help break-up the mucous & clear congestion. Drink plenty of fluids while taking it medication, unless your physician instructs you otherwise. don't take this med for a chronic, persistent cough such as occurs with smoking or asthma unless directed by your pharmacist. If the cough lasts for more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, headache or rash, consult your physician.

Ru Tuss 800 side effects: it drug may cause stomach upset or rash. If these effects persist or worsen, inform you're pharmacist. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or physician.

Ru Tuss 800 Precautions: If you have any of next health problems, consult your doctor before using this medication: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies. this med must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your physician. Its not known if it drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Ru Tuss 800 drug interactions: Tell your physician of every the medicines you may use, (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: another cough-and-cold medicines. Guaifenesin may affect results of certain lab tests. Be sure your caregivers are aware you use this medicine before lab tests are performed. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Ru Tuss 800 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.

Ru Tuss 800 special notes: this drug comes at a variety of dose forms such as tablets, capsules, long acting tablets or capsules & a syrup. Ask you're doctor or healthcare professional to recommend the best product for you.

If you missed Ru Tuss 800 dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if Its almost time for following dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Ru Tuss 800 Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. do not store at bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. do not store syrup in refrigerator.

Active Ingredients : Guaifenesin