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Zotex-EX
Generic name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine
Brand names: Broncotron Ped, Children Giltuss Cough and Cold, Deconex DMX, Desgen DM (Phenylephrine), Desgen Pediatric, Giltuss Cough and Cold, Giltuss TR, G-Supress DX, G-Tron Ped, G-Tusicof, Mucinex Children's Congestion and Cough Very Berry, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Multi-Symptom Cold Stuffy Nose, Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Clear and Cool, Mucinex FreeFrom Severe Congestion and Cough, Nivanex DMX, Pre
What is Zotex-EX?
Zotex-EX is a combination medicine made use of to treat cough, stuffy nose, and chest blockage triggered by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Zotex-EX might likewise be made use of for functions not noted in this medication overview.
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How should I take Zotex-EX?
Usage specifically as routed on the label, or as recommended by your medical professional. Cold or cough medicine is just for temporary usage.
Your dosage needs might transform if you switch over to a different brand, toughness, or type of this medicine. Avoid drug errors by utilizing exactly as guided on the label, or as suggested by your medical professional.
Do not give this medication to a kid without clinical guidance. Comply with all instructions when offering this medication to a child. Do not utilize the medicine to make a kid sleepy. Abuse of this medication might create fatality in extremely kids.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or damage it.
Procedure fluid medication with the supplied gauging gadget (not a cooking area spoon).
Drink added fluids to help loosen the blockage and oil your throat while you are taking this medication.
Call your medical professional if your signs do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or frustrations.
Comply with the storage instructions provided with this medication. Your pharmacist can offer even more information concerning exactly how to store this medicine.
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Warnings
Do not use this medication if you are using or if you have actually utilized an MAO prevention in the past 14 days. A hazardous drug interaction can take place. MAO inhibitors consist of isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
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Before taking this medicine
Do not use this medication if you are utilizing or if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the previous 14 days. An unsafe drug interaction might occur. MAO preventions include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a physician or pharmacologist if this medication is safe to use if you have:
- cardiovascular disease, hypertension;
- diabetes mellitus;
- a thyroid condition;
- urination problems because of an enlarged prostate;
- glaucoma;
- epilepsy or other seizure condition; or
- cough with mucous, or cough caused by emphysema or persistent respiratory disease.
This medicine might include phenylalanine and could be dangerous if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ask a physician before using this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Zotex-EX side effects
Obtain emergency situation medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This medication may cause severe negative effects. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at the same time if you have:
- little or no urination;
- quickly or reduce heart beats;
- confusion, dizziness, feeling unstable;
- anxiety, rest issues (sleeping disorders);.
- serious nausea or vomiting or throwing up;.
- severe migraine, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;.
- slow-moving breathing; or.
- unusual adjustments in state of mind or habits.
Typical side effects of Zotex-EX may include:.
- looseness of the bowels, constipation;.
- lightheadedness, drowsiness;.
- sleep issues (sleeping disorders); or.
- feeling nervous, troubled, or irritable.
This is not a full listing of side effects and others might happen. Call your medical professional for clinical guidance regarding adverse effects. You may report adverse effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Zotex-EX is used when required. If you get on a dosing schedule, skip any kind of missed dose. Do not make use of two doses at one time.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency clinical focus or call the Toxin Customer service at 1-800-222-1222.
Prevent driving or dangerous activity till you know exactly how this medicine will certainly impact you. Your reactions can be impaired.
Consuming alcohol with this medicine can cause adverse effects.
Ask a physician or pharmacist before taking other cough or cool medications that may contain comparable active ingredients.
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What other drugs will affect Zotex-EX?
Ask a medical professional or pharmacologist prior to using any type of other medicines that can trigger drowsiness (such as opioid medicine, sleep medicine, a muscle mass relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your medical professional about all various other medicines you utilize. This consists of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal items. Not all feasible interactions are noted here.
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