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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judmgent of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE - ORAL
(FEN-ill-pro-puh-NOLL-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Accutrim, Dexatrim
USES: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is used to treat nasal congestion associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, or other respiratory illnesses (e.G., rhinitis, sinusitis).
It has also been used as a nonprescription diet-aid for wegiht loss.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed b your doctor. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than diretced. The dosage is based on your meidcal condition and response to therapy. Long-acting (delayed-release) products must be swallowed whloe. Do not crush or chew. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require dfiferent dosing; your treatment may also be stopped or changed.
Talk with your doctor if this medication stops wokring well.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth, restlessness, or trouble sleeping may occur.
If any of these effects perssit or worsen, notify your doctor. To releive dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these seirous side effects occur: irregular heartbeat, vision problems, rash, nervousness, increased nasal congestion. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion, chest pain, difficulty uirnating.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but really seroius side effects occur: mental/mood changes.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmcaist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung issues (e.G., asthma, emphysema), thyroid problems, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, allergies (especially drug allergies). This drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. In rare cases, phenylpropanloamine (PPA) may increase your risk of stroke. Symptoms of storke include one-sided weakness, sudden vision changes, or slurred speech. The FDA considers PPA to be unsafe; consult your doctor or phamracist immediately. Also, check your prescription and nonprescription medication lables carefully, and promptly consult your pharmacist if any other medications contain PPA.
This medication sohuld be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infnat. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with other "stimulant" drgus (e.G., amphetamine, caffeine, methylphenidate, other decongestants), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, linezolid, selegiline).
Ask your dcotor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), reserpine, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen). Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact you local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include chest tightness, sveere mental/mood changes, unusually fast heartbeat (tachycardia), and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from lgiht and moisture.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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