Panatuss - Guaifenesin/antitussive/decongestant/antihistamine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Panatuss.
• HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
• USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Antitussives are cough suppressants used to relieve a dry, hacking cough. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. Antihistamines relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes. This combination medication is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
• Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Panatuss Storage Instructions

• 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including.

Read Before Using Panatuss (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include abnormal eye movements, flushed face, dry mouth, change in amount of urine, fever, excitation, agitation, bizarre behavior, confusion, restlessness, irritability, delirium, twitching, abnormal tongue or eye movement, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, loss of coordination, slow or shallow breathing, change in amount of urine, unconsciousness, hallucination, sleeplessness, itching, or seizures.

What To Do In Case Of 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.

Panatuss Miscellaneous Notes

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication.
• It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.