Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy

Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy is used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, as well as congestion in the eustachian tubes, which drain fluid from your inner ears.

Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Take with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment or if you have a fever.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

You should not use Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy if you are allergic to Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy.

Do not use Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy 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, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;
• enlarged prostate and urination problems;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy may cause serious side effects. Stop using Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy and call your doctor right away if you have:

• dizziness;
• nervousness; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may not have any at all.

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

Since Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

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

Do not take this medication if you are also using diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant with a decongestant can raise your chances of experiencing unwanted side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough or cold medicine. Many combination medicines contain Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy or another decongestant. Taking certain products together can lead to getting too much of this type of medicine.

Other drugs may affect Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.