DYPHYLLINE AND GUAIFENESIN

(DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin) Brand: COPD, Difil G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dilex-G 200, Dy-G, Dyflex-G, Dyphyllin-GG, Dyphylline GG, Dyphylline GG ES, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Panfil G

What is the most significant information I must know about dyphylline and dyphylline and guaifenesin?

• You must not use this medication if you are allergic to dyphylline or guaifenesin. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack.

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you have heart malady or a history of heart onslaught, tall blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or a stomach ulcer.

• Do not give this medicine to a baby younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor till giving a cough or cool medication to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cool medicines in very young children.

• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till using any another cough or cool medication. Guaifenesin is contained in much combination medicines. Taking determined commodity together can reason you to get too many guaifenesin. Check the label to see if a medication contains guaifenesin.

What is dyphylline and guaifenesin?

• Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

• Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

• The combination of dyphylline and guaifenesin is used to treat cough and breathing problems caused by bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. This medicine is not a cure for asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

• Dyphylline and guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking dyphylline and guaifenesin?

• You must not use this medication if you are allergic to dyphylline or guaifenesin. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack.

• To create certain you can safely take this medicine, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· heart malady or a history of heart attack;

· tall blood pressure;

· overactive thyroid; or

· a stomach ulcer.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether dyphylline and guaifenesin will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• Dyphylline and guaifenesin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take dyphylline and guaifenesin?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

• Take dyphylline and guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.

• Measure liquid medication with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• This medicine can reason unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using dyphylline and guaifenesin.

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

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, sweating, quick or slow heart course, ringing in your ears, feeling anxious or irritable, and seizure (convulsions).

What must I avoid while taking dyphylline and guaifenesin?

What are the possible side effects of dyphylline and guaifenesin?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· quick, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;

· rapid breathing;

· muscle twitching;

· feeling like you might pass out;

· seizure (convulsions); or

· extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· headache;

· mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

· feeling restless, agitated, or irritable;

· sleep problems (insomnia); or

· warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin.

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

What another drugs will affect dyphylline and guaifenesin ?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· probenecid (Benemid);

· aminophylline (Phyllocontin, Truphylline); or

· theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Uniphyl).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with dyphylline and guaifenesin. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about dyphylline and guaifenesin.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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