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• Canada


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• Ireland


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• United Kingdom


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Robitussin Extra Strength

Generic Name: guaifenesin (Oral route)

gwye-FEN-e-sin

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Allfen


• Altarussin


• Amibid LA


• Antitussin


• Bidex 400


• Diabetic Siltussin DAS-Na


• Diabetic Tussin EX


• Drituss G


• Guaifenex G


• Guaifenex LA


• Mucinex


• Robitussin

In Canada

• Benylin-E


• Benylin E Extra Strength Chest Congestion


• Broncho-Grippex Expectorant


• Robitussin Extra Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Extended Release


• Solution


• Capsule, Extended Release


• Packet


• Liquid


• Tablet


• Capsule


• Elixir


• Syrup

Therapeutic Class: Expectorant

Uses For Robitussin Extra Strength

Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .

Before Using Robitussin Extra Strength

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing use of guaifenesin in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults. However, check with your doctor before using this medicine in children who have a chronic cough, such as occurs with asthma, or who have an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm with the cough. Children with these conditions may need a different kind of medicine. Also, guaifenesin should not be given to children and infants younger than 2 years of age unless you are directed to do so by your doctor.

Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of guaifenesin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of guaifenesin

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain guaifenesin. It may not be specific to Robitussin Extra Strength. Please read with care.

Drinking plenty of water while taking guaifenesin may help loosen mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

For patients taking the extended-release capsule form of this medicine:

• Swallow the capsule whole, or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on soft food such as applesauce, jelly, or pudding and swallow without crushing or chewing.

For patients taking the extended-release tablet form of this medicine:

• If the tablet has a groove in it, you may carefully break it into two pieces along the groove. Then swallow the pieces whole, without crushing or chewing them.


• If the tablet does not have a groove, it must be swallowed whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it before swallowing.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (capsules, oral solution, syrup, or tablets):
  
  • For cough:
    
    • Adults—200 to 400 milligrams (mg) every four hours.
    
    
    • Children 6 to 12 years of age—100 to 200 mg every four hours.
    
    
    • Children 4 to 6 years of age—50 to 100 mg every four hours.
    
    
    • Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .
    
    
  
  


• For long-acting oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules or tablets):
  
  • For cough:
    
    • Adults—600 to 1200 mg every twelve hours.
    
    
    • Children 6 to 12 years of age—600 mg every twelve hours.
    
    
    • Children 4 to 6 years of age—300 mg every twelve hours.
    
    
    • Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions While Using Robitussin Extra Strength

If your cough has not improved after 7 days or if you have a fever, skin rash, continuing headache, or sore throat with the cough, check with your doctor. These signs may mean that you have other medical problems.

Robitussin Extra Strength Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common or rare

• Diarrhea


• dizziness


• headache


• hives


• nausea or vomiting


• skin rash


• stomach pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Robitussin Extra Strength side effects (in more detail)

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Dematrac

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Dicyclomine Capsules

Pronunciation: dye-SYE-kloe-meen
Generic Name: Dicyclomine
Brand Name: Examples include Bentyl and Triactin

Dicyclomine Capsules is used for:

Treatment of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Dicyclomine Capsules is an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines causing them to relax, which reduces cramping.

Do NOT use Dicyclomine Capsules if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dicyclomine Capsules


• you have blockage of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, or urinary tract


• you have heart problems due to severe bleeding


• you have glaucoma


• you have inflammation of the esophagus due to acid reflux, loss of strength in the intestinal muscles, or chronic inflammation and ulceration of the bowels


• you have myasthenia gravis (a condition in which the muscles become progressively paralyzed)


• you are breast-feeding

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Dicyclomine Capsules:

Some medical conditions may interact with Dicyclomine Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have chronic inflammation or ulcers of the bowel, diarrhea, enlargement of the prostate, hiatal hernia, kidney or liver disease, a nervous system disease, overactive thyroid, or urinary blockage or retention


• if you have heart disease, heart failure, a history of rapid heartbeat, or high blood pressure


• if you are at risk for glaucoma

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dicyclomine Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amantadine, antiarrhythmics (eg, quinidine), antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), narcotic pain medicine (eg, meperidine), nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin, isosorbide), nitrites (eg, sodium nitrite), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Dicyclomine Capsules's side effects


• Metoclopramide or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Dicyclomine Capsules


• Digoxin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Dicyclomine Capsules

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dicyclomine Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Dicyclomine Capsules:

Use Dicyclomine Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Dicyclomine Capsules by mouth on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before eating unless otherwise directed by your doctor.


• If you are also taking antacids, you may need to separate them from Dicyclomine Capsules. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


• Take Dicyclomine Capsules on a regular schedule around the clock, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.


• If you miss a dose of Dicyclomine Capsules, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dicyclomine Capsules.

Important safety information:

• Dicyclomine Capsules may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Dicyclomine Capsules with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Dicyclomine Capsules; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.


• Dicyclomine Capsules may make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight. It may help to wear sunglasses.


• Use Dicyclomine Capsules with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Dicyclomine Capsules should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dicyclomine Capsules while you are pregnant. Dicyclomine Capsules is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dicyclomine Capsules.

Possible side effects of Dicyclomine Capsules:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; constipation; decreased sweating; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; lightheadedness; loss of taste; nausea; nervousness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; confusion; diarrhea; difficulty focusing your eyes; difficulty moving; difficulty speaking; difficulty urinating; disorientation; exaggerated sense of well-being; fainting; hallucinations; pounding in the chest, rapid heartbeat; short-term memory loss; unusual weakness; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Dicyclomine side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; convulsions (seizures); difficulty breathing; dilated pupils; disorientation; excessive thirst; flushed, hot, dry skin; hallucinations or unusual behavior; muscle weakness; nausea; rapid heartbeat and breathing; restlessness; unusual dizziness or drowsiness; unusually dry mouth; vomiting.

Proper storage of Dicyclomine Capsules:

Store at room temperature, below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dicyclomine Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Dicyclomine Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Dicyclomine Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dicyclomine Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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