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GENERIC NAME: EXPECTORANTS/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Expectorants help to loosen mucus. Narcotic antitussives are narcotic pain relievers that in low doses suppress a cough. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis or other respiratory illnesses.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. If stomach upset occurs, this may be taken after a meal or snack.

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