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What is Bidex Dm (Guaif/dextromethorphan-Oral) ?
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What Alternate Names Are There For Bidex Dm? Gfn 800/dm 30
How is Bidex Dm (Guaif/dextromethorphan-Oral) Pronounced? gweye-FEN-eh-sin WITH dex-trow-meth-OR-fan
Who is the Manufacturer of Bidex Dm? Stewart-Jackson
What is Bidex Dm Used For? Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. This combination medication is used to treat a cough associated with the common cold, allergies and other respiratory illnesses.
How To Use Bidex Dm
Take Bidex Dm as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. Capsules and long-acting tablets must be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew them. The long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased.
Bidex Dm Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these effects while taking Bidex Dm: skin rash, trouble breathing. Use caution driving or operating machinery if Bidex Dm makes you feel dizzy. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Bidex Dm Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema), any allergies. Bidex Dm should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of Bidex Dm are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Bidex Dm Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Bidex Dm Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, slowed breathing, and seizures.
Missed Bidex Dm 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 catch up.
Bidex Dm Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
|---|
| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Bidex Dm Tablet Sa |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oblong |
|
45985063801 |
| Gfn 800/dm 30 Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oblong |
|
60258029201 |
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