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Guaifenesin - oral

(gweye-fen-eh-sin)

common brand names: Guiatuss, Organidin NR, Robitussin

Simular Drugs : St Joseph Cough Syrup, St Joseph Cough Syrup

St Joseph Cough Syrup Usage: this med is used to relieve a dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm and mucous in lungs so you can 'cough-up' (expectorate) mucous.

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

St Joseph Cough Syrup side effects: this drug can cause stomach upset or rash. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or doctor.

St Joseph Cough Syrup Precautions: If you have any of the next health problems, consult your pharmacist before using this drug: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies. it drug must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with youre doctor. it isn't known if it drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult youre healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

St Joseph Cough Syrup drug interactions: Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use, (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: other cough-and-cold medicines. Guaifenesin may affect results of certain lab tests. Be sure your caregivers are aware you use it medicine before lab tests performed. do not start or stop any medicine with-out doctor or doctor approval.

St Joseph Cough Syrup Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and unusually slow heartbeat.

St Joseph Cough Syrup special notes: this medication comes in variety of dose forms such as meds, capsules, long acting meds or capsules and a syrup. Ask youre pharmacist or healthcare professional to recommend best product for you.

If you missed St Joseph Cough Syrup dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't double the dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Guaifenesin