Despec-SR

Despec-SR is a combination medicine used in adults and children to treat allergy symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching in the nose and throat, cough with mucus, sinus pain, and to help reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

There are many brand forms of guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine available, and not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Despec-SR may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.

Follow all directions when giving Despec-SR to a child. Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.

Taking more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine work better, and may cause serious side effects.

Measure liquid medicine with the provided measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Swallow the extended release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Take with a full glass of water.

Your dose may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse after 7 days, or if you also have a fever, rash, or headaches.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use Despec-SR if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Taking more than your recommended dose will not make Despec-SR work better and may lead to serious side effects.

Do not use Despec-SR if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A serious drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• heart disease;
• high blood pressure;
• diabetes;
• a thyroid disorder;
• urination problems due to an enlarged prostate; or
• a cough with mucus or a chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or another breathing disorder.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Despec-SR can cause serious side effects. Stop using Despec-SR and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping (insomnia).

This is not a full list of side effects and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Despec-SR is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can make you sleepy, like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures. Let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are mentioned here.