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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
CARBETAPENTANE/CHLORPHENIRAMINE/PHENYLEPHRINE SUSPENSION
(KAR-bet-uh-PEN-tayn/klor-fen-IR-uh-meen/fen-ill-EFF-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albatussin LA, Pentuss, Ricotuss
USES: This medication is a cough suppressant/antihistamine/ decongestant combination used for the relief of cough due to the common cold, asthma, or bronchitis.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually twice daily as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Shake that lqiuid well before each dose. Unless otherwise directed, drink plenty of fluids when you use that medication.
The fulid will help loosen phlegm/mucus in your breathing passages.
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurerd vision, and dryness of the nose and mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your docotr.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: dififculty urinating, mental/mood changes. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: high blood pressure, heart problems, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma (narrow angle), prostate conditions, allergies (especially to tartrazine dye, or aspirin).
This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alerntess such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Caution is advised when using that medication in the elderly, for they may be more sensitive to medication side effects.
This medication should not be used in newobrns.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. This medicaiton may pass into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using that medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of: MAO inhibitors used currently or stopped within the last 2 weeks (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Also report the use of drugs that cause drowsiness such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, mucsle relaxants, other antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and- cold products) cause they may conatin drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of thsoe products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, deep sleep, solwed breathing, irregular heartbeat, hot or cold skin, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, shaking, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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