Dyphylline And Guaifenesin
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What is the most important information I should know about dyphylline and dyphylline and guaifenesin?
| Pronunciation: | DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin |
| Brand: | COPD, Difil G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dy-G, Dyfilin GG, Dyflex-G, Dyphylline GG, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Panfil G |
 | You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dyphylline or guaifenesin. This medication will not treat an asthma attack. |
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or a history of heart attack, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or a stomach ulcer.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
 | Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children. |
 | Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. |
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Guaifenesin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much guaifenesin. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains guaifenesin.
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| Last updated: | September 09, 2008 |
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