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Endal Liquid
Generic name: dextromethorphan and triprolidine
What is Endal Liquid?
Endal Liquid is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Endal Liquid may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.
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How should I take Endal Liquid?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used 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.
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Before taking this medicine
Do not use Endal Liquid if you are currently using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
- asthma or COPD, a cough with mucus, or a cough due to smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
- high blood pressure or heart disease;
- glaucoma;
- diabetes;
- urination problems from an enlarged prostate; or
- a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Endal Liquid side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Endal Liquid may cause serious side effects. Stop using Endal Liquid and call your doctor right away if you have:
- dizziness;
- nervousness; or
- sleep problems (insomnia).
Common side effects of Endal Liquid may include:
- drowsiness;
- constipation; or
- feeling restless or excited (especially in children).
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Endal Liquid is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at once.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
- Drinking alcohol with Endal Liquid can cause side effects.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.
- Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
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What other drugs will affect Endal Liquid?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
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