Guaifenesin And Phenylephrine


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Pronunciation: gwye FEH ne sin and feh nill EFF rin
Brand: Amidal, Amitex LA, Chemdal, Crantex, Crantex ER, Crantex LA Capsules, Crantex LA Tablets, Deconex, Deconsal II, Deconsal Pediatric, Despec, Duraphen II, Efasin, Endal, Entex, Entex ER, Entex LA, Gentex LA, Guaifed Caps, Guaifed PD, Guaiphen-PD, Liquibid-D, Liquibid-D 1200, Liquibid-PD, Lusonex, Nasex-G, Nescon-PD, Phenavent, Phenavent D, Phenavent LA, Phenavent PED, Prolex D, Quindal, Rescon-GG, Sina-12X, Sinupan, SINUvent PE, Tussbid, Wellbid-D, Wellbid-D 1200, Xedec

What is the most important information I should know about guaifenesin and phenylephrine?


dizzy Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Guaifenesin and phenylephrine may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
water Drink plenty of extra fluid while taking this medication.
nocrush Do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow them whole or break them in half where they are scored to make them easier to swallow if necessary.

Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, pain, or sleep medications while taking guaifenesin and phenylephrine without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor. Other medications may also contain guaifenesin, phenylephrine, or other similar drugs, and you may accidentally take too much of these medicines.

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Last updated: October 19, 2005

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