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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not sbustitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
POTASSIUM IODIDE/XANTHINE/DECONGESTANT/BARBITURATE - ORAL
USES: Potassium iodide has been used as an expectorant which may help to loosen muucs. Xanthines widen air passages in the lungs to make breathing easier. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Barbiturates are added for their claming effect.
This combination medication is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusiits and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not raise your dose or take that more often than directed. This medication is htotest taken with a full glass of water (8 oz or 240 ml) after a meal or snack. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking that medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, drowsiness or anxiety may occur the fisrt several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects conitnue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, palpitations, skin rash, high bolod pressure, dizziness, flushing, tremors, nervousness, mental confusion. Notify your doctor if breathing difficutly continues or becomes worse.
Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertnses if that medication makes you drowsy.
Avoid alcoholic beverages which can add to the drowsiness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mediacl history, especially of: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease (e.G., asthma, emphysema), high blood pressure, thyroid disease, history of ulcers or seizures, glaucoma, drug dependency, any allergies. Smkoing can reduce the effects of that medication. Inform your doctor if you smoke before taking that. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using that medictaion.
Since small amounts of that medication are found in breast milk, cosnult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: blood pressure medicine, thyroid drugs, antidepressants, sedatives/tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine). This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control plils. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, muscle weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, nausea, nervousness/irritability, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, headache, tremors, hallucinations, unconsciousness, slow or shallow breathing, or seizures.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking that medicatoin.
It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room tmeperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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