What is Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips
Temporarily relieving cough due to the common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus inflammation, sore throat, or bronchitis. Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips is a cough suppressant. It works in the cough center of the brain to reduce a dry or nonproductive cough.
Important safety information:
Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not take more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed with checking with your doctor.
If your cough lasts for more than 1 week or comes back, or if you also have a fever, rash, or persistent headache, contact your health care provider. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.
Do not use Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough. However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips has Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips in it. Before you being taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, check the label to see if it has Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
Diabetes patients - Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips may contain sugar and affect your blood sugar level. Read the label carefully before using Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips.
Do not use Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips.
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Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips?
Some medical conditions may interact with Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have chronic cough, chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with a large amount of mucus.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Furazolidone or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of toxic side effects may be increased by Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips?
Use Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to take Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips. Be sure that your hands are dry when you touch the strip.
Remove the strip from the pouch and place it onto the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. It may be taken with or without water.
Use the strip right away after you open the pouch. Do not store it for future use.
If you miss a dose of Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips.
Can Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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