DECONGESTANT/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/APAP/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

Font Size

decongestant-narcotic antitussive-apap-antihist (cont.)

NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication. 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 catch up.

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.

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Printer-Friendly Format

Email to a Friend

Suggested Reading by Our Doctors

Common Cold - Get the facts on common cold causes (virus), symptoms, treatment, how long a cold lasts, how it's transmitted, how to avoid colds and home remedies for this contagious illness.
Sinus Infection - Learn about sinus infections and inflammation of the sinuses (also known as sinusitis) with information written by doctors for patients. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and complications of sinus infection.
Hay Fever - Learn about treatment, medications and ways to manage hay fever, plus, read about causes, signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergies and allergic rhinitis.

Latest Medical News

Back to Medications Index

Health categories:	Slideshows \| Diseases & Conditions \| Symptoms & Signs \| Procedures & Tests \| Medications \| Health & Living \| News & Views \| Medical Dictionary
Popular health centers:	Allergies \| Arthritis \| Cancer \| Diabetes \| Digestion \| Healthy Kids \| Heart \| Men's Health \| Mental Health \| Women's Health \| More...
Publications:	ePublications (PDFs) \| XML News via RSS \| Audio Podcasts \| Email Newsletters
MedicineNet.com:	About Us \| Privacy Policy \| Site Map \| WebMD® \| Medscape® \| eMedicine® \| eMedicineHealth® \| RxList®

decongestant-narcotic antitussive-apap-antihist (cont.)

Latest Medical News

Living Better

From WebMD

Cold and Flu Resources

Featured Centers

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors