Drug
Uses
This
medicine is an antihistamine and is used for hay fever
and other allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing,
watery and itchy eyes.
General
Information
This
database does not contain every known side effect, adverse
effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about
your medicines, contact your health care provider. This
information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
This
medicine blocks a chemical in your body (histamine),
which causes allergy symptoms.
How
Taken
Follow
the directions given to you by your doctor. This medicine
is taken orally and may be taken on an empty stomach
or with food.
Possible
Side Effects
Some
common side effects reported with this medicine include:
drowsiness dry mouth If you experience other bothersome
side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
This
medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other
depressants. Do NOT drive, operated machinery or perform
any hazardous activities until you know how you react
to the medicine.
Overdose
For
emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For
non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison
control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
Cimetidine
and fluvoxamine (Luvox) can increase the effects and
side effects of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
Missed
Dose
Take
your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep
this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom).
Pregnancy/Nursing
Talk
to your doctor or pediatrician before using this medicine
while nursing. Use during pregnancy should only occur
if the potential benefits outweigh the possible risk
to the fetus.
More
Information
For
more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
Disclaimer
This
drug information is for your information purposes only,
it is not intended that this information covers all
uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or
adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose,
it should not be construed as containing specific instructions
for any particular patient. VastRX disclaims
all responsibility for the accuracy of, and reliability
of this information, and or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to the contents
of this material.
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