Chlorpheniramine/ Phenyltoloxamine/ Phenylephrine/ Phenylpropanolamine: How Should I Take Chlorpheniramine Phenyltoloxamine Phenylephrine Phenylpropanolamine

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How should I take chlorpheniramine/ phenyltoloxamine/ phenylephrine/ phenylpropanolamine?

Take chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, or break the long-acting or sustained-release forms of this medication. Swallow them whole. If you are unsure of the formulation of the medicine, ask your pharmacist for help.

If you cannot swallow the tablets or capsules, look for a liquid form of the medication.

To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of this medication can cause serious harm.

Do not take chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine for longer than 7 days in a row. If your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you have a fever, talk to your doctor.

Store chlorpheniramine/phenyltoloxamine/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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Last updated:	April 26, 2006