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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE-ORAL SUSTAINED RELEASE (cont.)

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: persistent/severe throbbing headache, fast/slow/pounding heartbeat, fainting, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, seizures.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is within 6 hours of the next dose. If it is within 6 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store the US product at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Store the Canadian product at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).


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