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


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


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

water Take each dose with a full glass of water.
nocrush Do not crush, chew, or break the long-acting or sustained-release forms of this medication. Swallow them whole. If you are unsure about 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.
donot Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of this medication can cause serious harm.

Do not take chlorpheniramine/pyrilamine/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.

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