Telavancin

Pronunciation: TEL-a-VAN-sin
Generic Name: Telavancin
Brand Name: Vibativ

Pregnant women should usually not use Telavancin. Women who may become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test before starting Telavancin. They must also use effective birth control while they use Telavancin. Talk with your doctor for more information.

Telavancin is used for:

Treating serious skin infections caused by certain bacteria. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Telavancin is an antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Telavancin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Telavancin


• you have certain heart problems (eg, congenital long QT syndrome, QT interval prolongation, heart failure, severe left ventricular hypertrophy)


• you are pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Telavancin:

Some medical conditions may interact with Telavancin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning 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 diarrhea, bloody stools, stomach cramps, or a fever


• if you have a history of high blood pressure, kidney problems, diabetes, heart disease or heart problems, or a family history of certain heart problems (eg, prolonged QT interval)


• if you are taking a blood thinner or medicine to control your heart rate or rhythm (eg, antiarrhythmics)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Telavancin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Certain blood pressure medicines (eg, angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers [ARBs]), diuretics (eg, furosemide), or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, aspirin) because the risk of kidney problems may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Telavancin 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 to use Telavancin:

Use Telavancin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Telavancin comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Telavancin refilled.


• Telavancin is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Telavancin at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Telavancin. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.


• To clear up your infection completely, use Telavancin for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.


• Continue to use Telavancin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.


• If you miss a dose of Telavancin, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Telavancin.

Important safety information:

• Telavancin may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Telavancin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Telavancin only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).


• Be sure to use Telavancin for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Long-term or repeated use of Telavancin may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.


• Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.


• Telavancin may interfere with certain lab tests, including coagulation tests and urine protein tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Telavancin.


• Lab tests, including kidney function, may be performed while you use Telavancin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Use Telavancin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially kidney problems.


• Telavancin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Telavancin may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Telavancin is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Telavancin, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Telavancin:

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:

Diarrhea; dizziness; foamy urine; headache; loss of appetite; metallic or soapy taste in the mouth; mild diarrhea; mild pain or redness at the injection site; nausea; taste changes; vomiting.

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); bloody or watery stools; fainting; fast or irregular heart beat; fever; flushing of the skin; severe or persistent diarrhea; stomach cramps.

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.

See also: Telavancin side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Telavancin:

Telavancin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Telavancin at home, store Telavancin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Telavancin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Telavancin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Telavancin. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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• Skin and Structure Infection

Tetrix

Pronunciation: skin cream
Generic Name:
Brand Name: Tetrix

Tetrix is used for:

Relieving dry skin and the burning and itching caused by certain skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tetrix is a steroid-free skin cream. It works by moisturizing the skin, which helps relieve skin irritation.

Do NOT use Tetrix if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tetrix

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tetrix:

Some medical conditions may interact with Tetrix. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning 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

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tetrix. Because little, if any, of Tetrix is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Tetrix 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 to use Tetrix:

Use Tetrix as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• This kit includes a steroid-free skin cream and a moisturizing cream.


• Apply a thin layer to the affected area.


• Wash your hands immediately after using Tetrix unless your hands are part of the treated area.


• If you miss a dose of Tetrix, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tetrix.

Important safety information:

• Tetrix is for external use only. Avoid getting Tetrix in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water.


• Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.


• If your symptoms do not get better within 10 to 14 days, or if you notice any signs of infection, check with your doctor.


• Tetrix should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tetrix while you are pregnant. It is not known if Tetrix is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Tetrix, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Tetrix:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Tetrix. 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.

See also: Tetrix side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Tetrix:

Store Tetrix at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Tetrix out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Tetrix, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Tetrix is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tetrix. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder

Pronunciation: SOE-dee-um POL-ee-STYE-reen SUL-foe-nate
Generic Name: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Brand Name: Examples include Kayexalate and Kionex

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder is used for:

Treating high potassium levels in the blood.

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder is a potassium-removing resin. It works by drawing potassium into the large intestine and then removing it from the body.

Do NOT use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder


• you have low potassium levels in the blood


• you have not yet had a bowel movement after recent surgery or if you have abnormal bowel function


• you have obstructive bowel disease, constipation, or are at risk of constipation or impaction (eg, a history of impaction, chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic colitis, previous bowel surgery, a bowel blockage)


• the patient is a newborn with decreased bowel activity


• you are taking magnesium hydroxide or sorbitol

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder:

Some medical conditions may interact with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning 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 swelling or fluid retention (edema), congestive heart failure, or high blood pressure


• if you have kidney problems, dehydration, low blood volume, or abnormal blood electrolyte (eg, sodium, magnesium, calcium) levels


• if you have a history of constipation, or bowel problems or surgery


• if the patient is a premature newborn


• if you are on a low-salt (sodium) diet or you are taking digoxin

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Sorbitol because the risk of severe bowel problems (eg, bleeding, inflammation, tearing) may be increased


• Magnesium hydroxide because severe side effects (eg, seizures) may occur


• Aluminum hydroxide because a bowel blockage may occur


• Lithium or thyroxine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder

How to use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder:

Use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder is usually given at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.


• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder can be taken orally, as an enema, or through a feeding tube, as directed by your doctor.


• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder should be freshly prepared by mixing with water or syrup. Ask your doctor how much water or syrup you should use to mix Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Use the medicine within 24 hours after you mix it.


• Shake or mix well before each use.


• Do not heat Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. It may not work as well.


• If you take antacids or laxatives, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take them with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Do not take magnesium hydroxide with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder.


• Check with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder.

Important safety information:

• Follow the diet program given to you by your health care provider. Avoid eating or drinking anything that contains the sweetener sorbitol.


• Serious and sometimes fatal bowel problems (eg, bleeding, inflammation, tearing) have been reported with the use of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. Most of the patients who developed these problems while taking Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder were also taking sorbitol. The risk of bowel problems may also be increased if you have low blood volume, kidney problems, or a history of bowel problems or surgery. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience black, tarry, or bloody stools; constipation; stomach pain; swelling of the stomach; or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.


• Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it.


• Lab tests, including blood potassium and other blood electrolyte levels, and electrocardiograms (ECGs), may be performed while you use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder with caution in CHILDREN and the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially bowel problems.


• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder should not be used by mouth in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder while you are pregnant. It is not known if Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder:

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:

Appetite loss; nausea; upset stomach; vomiting.

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); black, tarry, or bloody stools; changes in emotions, mood, or behavior; confusion; constipation; dizziness; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; muscle cramps, pain, spasms, or weakness; seizures; severe or watery diarrhea; stomach pain; swelling of the feet or hands; swelling of the stomach; trouble breathing; trouble thinking or concentrating; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

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.

See also: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; dizziness; irregular heartbeat; irritability; muscle cramps, pain, weakness, or paralysis; trouble breathing; trouble thinking or concentrating.

Proper storage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder:

Store Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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• Hyperkalemia

Tetrahydrozoline Drops

Pronunciation: te-tra-hye-DROZ-oh-leen
Generic Name: Tetrahydrozoline
Brand Name: Examples include Eye Moisturizing Relief and Murine Tears

Tetrahydrozoline Drops are used for:

Temporarily relieving redness, burning, and irritation caused by dry eyes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tetrahydrozoline Drops are an eye decongestant and lubricant. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the eye and coating the eye, which relieves redness and dryness.

Do NOT use Tetrahydrozoline Drops if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tetrahydrozoline Drops


• you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tetrahydrozoline Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Tetrahydrozoline Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning 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 glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, or thyroid problems, or you are taking medicine for high blood pressure

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tetrahydrozoline Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may decrease Tetrahydrozoline Drops's effectiveness


• Cocaine, furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Tetrahydrozoline Drops's side effects, such as headache, fever, and high blood pressure


• Bromocriptine or cocaine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Tetrahydrozoline Drops

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tetrahydrozoline Drops 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 to use Tetrahydrozoline Drops:

Use Tetrahydrozoline Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Tetrahydrozoline Drops are for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes.


• To use Tetrahydrozoline Drops, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.


• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.


• If you miss a dose of Tetrahydrozoline Drops and you are using it regularly, use 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.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tetrahydrozoline Drops.

Important safety information:

• Remove contact lenses before using Tetrahydrozoline Drops.


• Do not use Tetrahydrozoline Drops if it becomes cloudy or changes color.


• Contact your doctor if you experience changes in your vision, eye pain, irritation, soreness, or continued redness, or if your condition does not improve after 3 days.


• Use Tetrahydrozoline Drops with caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Tetrahydrozoline Drops, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tetrahydrozoline Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Tetrahydrozoline Drops are excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Tetrahydrozoline Drops, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Tetrahydrozoline Drops:

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:

Blurred vision; minor stinging when the medicine is dropped into the eye.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; eye pain; worsening or persistent eye irritation or redness.

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.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Tetrahydrozoline Drops may be harmful if swallowed, especially in children.

Proper storage of Tetrahydrozoline Drops:

Store Tetrahydrozoline Drops at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tetrahydrozoline Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Tetrahydrozoline Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Tetrahydrozoline Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tetrahydrozoline Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Norwich Aspirin

Generic Name: aspirin (oral) (AS pir in)

Brand Names: Arthritis Pain, Aspergum Cherry, Aspergum Orginal, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Aspirin Lite Coat, Aspirin Litecoat, Aspirin Low Dose, Aspirin Low Strength, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Bayer Aspirin Sugar Free, Bayer Aspirin with Calcium, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Plus, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Bufferin Arthritis Strength, Bufferin Extra Strength, Easprin, Ecotrin, Ecotrin Adult Low Strength, Ecotrin Maximum Strength, Fasprin, Genacote, Halfprin, Litecoat Aspirin, Norwich Aspirin, St. Joseph Aspirin, St. Joseph Aspirin Adult Chewable, St. Joseph Aspirin Adult EC, Stanback Analgesic, Tri-Buffered Aspirin, YSP Aspirin, Zorprin

What is aspirin?

Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Aspirin is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and also to reduce fever or inflammation. Aspirin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Aspirin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about aspirin?

There are many brands and forms of aspirin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Aspirin should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Symptoms include black, bloody, or tarry stools, and coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

Aspirin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aspirin?

Aspirin should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, or if you have:

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  a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or

  
  


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  an allergy to an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and others.

  
  

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take aspirin:

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  asthma or seasonal allergies;

  
  


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  stomach ulcers;

  
  


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  a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;

  
  


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  heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure;

  
  


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  gout; or

  
  


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  nasal polyps.

  
  

If you are taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, avoid also taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Ibuprofen may make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. If you must use both medications, take the ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or 30 minutes after you take the aspirin (non-enteric coated form). This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby's heart, and may also reduce birth weight or have other dangerous effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while you are taking aspirin. Aspirin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take aspirin?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

Take this medication with a full glass of water. Taking aspirin with food or milk can lessen stomach upset. Enteric-coated aspirin is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach, but you may take it with food or milk if desired. Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or extended-release pill. Swallow the pill whole. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating. The extended-release tablet is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking this pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

The chewable tablet form of aspirin must be chewed before swallowing.

Keep the orally disintegrating tablet in its package until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel the back cover from the tablet. Using dry hands, place the tablet into your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away, without water. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking aspirin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Do not take this medication if you smell a strong vinegar odor in the aspirin bottle. The medicine may no longer be effective. Store aspirin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since aspirin is often used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include ringing in your ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, fever, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking aspirin?

Do not use any other over-the-counter medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Aspirin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much aspirin. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin.

Avoid taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) while you are taking aspirin. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Avoid taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) if you are taking aspirin to prevent stroke or heart attack. Ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. If you must use both medications, take the ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or 30 minutes after you take the aspirin (non-enteric coated form).

Aspirin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

  
  


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  severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

  
  


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  fever lasting longer than 3 days;

  
  


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  swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or

  
  


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  hearing problems, ringing in your ears.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  upset stomach, heartburn;

  
  


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  drowsiness; or

  
  


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  headache.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect aspirin?

Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with aspirin may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or

  
  


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  another salicylate such as choline salicylate and/or magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Mobidin, Arthropan, Trilisate, Tricosal), or salsalate (Disalcid).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with aspirin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Norwich Aspirin Drug Interactions
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• Aspirin Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Aspirin MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Bayer Low Strength Delayed-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Ecotrin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• ZORprin Controlled-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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• Back Pain
• Fever
• Heart Attack
• Ischemic Stroke
• Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Kawasaki Disease
• Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis
• Niacin Flush
• Osteoarthritis
• Pain
• Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
• Prosthetic Heart Valves
• Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves
• Revascularization Procedures, Prophylaxis
• Rheumatic Fever
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis
• Transient Ischemic Attack

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about aspirin.

See also: Norwich Aspirin side effects (in more detail)

SPS Suspension

Pronunciation: SOE-dee-um POL-ee-STYE-reen SUL-foe-nate
Generic Name: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Brand Name: Examples include Kionex and SPS

SPS Suspension is used for:

Treating high potassium levels in the blood.

SPS Suspension is a potassium-removing resin. It works by drawing potassium into the large intestine and then removing it from the body.

Do NOT use SPS Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in SPS Suspension


• you have low potassium levels in the blood


• you have not yet had a bowel movement after recent surgery or if you have abnormal bowel function


• you have obstructive bowel disease, constipation, or are at risk of constipation or impaction (eg, a history of impaction, chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic colitis, previous bowel surgery, a bowel blockage)


• the patient is a newborn with decreased bowel activity


• you are taking magnesium hydroxide or sorbitol

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using SPS Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with SPS Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning 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 swelling or fluid retention (edema), congestive heart failure, or high blood pressure


• if you have kidney problems, dehydration, low blood volume, or abnormal blood electrolyte (eg, sodium, magnesium, calcium) levels


• if you have a history of constipation, or bowel problems or surgery


• if the patient is a premature newborn


• if you are on a low-salt (sodium) diet or you are taking digoxin

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with SPS Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Sorbitol because the risk of severe bowel problems (eg, bleeding, inflammation, tearing) may be increased


• Magnesium hydroxide because severe side effects (eg, seizures) may occur


• Aluminum hydroxide because bowel blockage may occur


• Lithium or thyroxine because their effectiveness may be decreased by SPS Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if SPS Suspension 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 to use SPS Suspension:

Use SPS Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• SPS Suspension is usually given at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using SPS Suspension at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use SPS Suspension. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.


• SPS Suspension can be taken orally, as an enema, or through a feeding tube, as directed by your doctor.


• Shake well before each use.


• If you take antacids or laxatives, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take them with SPS Suspension. Do not take magnesium hydroxide with SPS Suspension.


• Do not heat SPS Suspension. It may not work as well.


• Check with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose of SPS Suspension.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use SPS Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Follow the diet program given to you by your health care provider. Avoid eating or drinking anything that contains the sweetener sorbitol.


• Serious and sometimes fatal bowel problems (eg, bleeding, inflammation, tearing) have been reported with the use of SPS Suspension. Most of the patients who developed these problems while taking SPS Suspension were also taking sorbitol. The risk of bowel problems may also be increased if you have low blood volume, kidney problems, or a history of bowel problems or surgery. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience black, tarry, or bloody stools; constipation; stomach pain; swelling of the stomach; or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.


• Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it.


• Lab tests, including blood potassium and other blood electrolyte levels, and electrocardiograms (ECGs), may be performed while you use SPS Suspension. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Use SPS Suspension with caution in CHILDREN and the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially bowel problems.


• SPS Suspension should not be used by mouth in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if SPS Suspension can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using SPS Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if SPS Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use SPS Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of SPS Suspension:

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:

Appetite loss; nausea; upset stomach; vomiting.

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); black, tarry, or bloody stools; changes in emotions, mood, or behavior; confusion; constipation; dizziness; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; muscle cramps, pain, spasms, or weakness; seizures; severe or watery diarrhea; stomach pain; swelling of the feet or hands; swelling of the stomach; trouble breathing; trouble thinking or concentrating; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

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.

See also: SPS side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; dizziness; irregular heartbeat; irritability; muscle, cramps, pain, weakness, or paralysis; trouble breathing; trouble thinking or concentrating.

Proper storage of SPS Suspension:

Store SPS Suspension at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not freeze. Protect from excessive heat. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep SPS Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about SPS Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• SPS Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about SPS Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Siladryl Allergy

Generic Name: diphenhydramine (DYE fen HYE dra meen)

Brand Names: Aler-Tab, Allergy, Allermax, Altaryl, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl DF, Benadryl Dye Free Allergy, Benadryl Ultratab, Children's Allergy, Diphen Cough, Diphenhist, Dytuss, PediaCare Children's Allergy, Q-Dryl, Q-Dryl A/F, Siladryl, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Simply Sleep, Sleep-ettes, Sleep-ettes D, Sominex Maximum Strength Caplet, Theraflu Thin Strips Multi Symptom, Triaminic Thin Strips Cough & Runny Nose, Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength, Valu-Dryl

What is Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body.

Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Diphenhydramine is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.

Diphenhydramine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Diphenhydramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking diphenhydramine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Do not take diphenhydramine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

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  glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye;

  
  


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  a stomach ulcer;

  
  


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  an enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating;

  
  


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  an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism);

  
  


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  hypertension or any type of heart problems; or

  
  


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  asthma.

  
  

You may not be able to take diphenhydramine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Diphenhydramine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take diphenhydramine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Infants are especially sensitive to the effects of antihistamines, and side effects could occur in a breast-feeding baby. Do not take diphenhydramine without first talking to your doctor if you are nursing a baby. If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from diphenhydramine. You may require a lower dose of this medication.

How should I take Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Take diphenhydramine exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. 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.

Diphenhydramine can be taken with or without food.

For motion sickness, a dose is usually taken 30 minutes before motion, then with meals and at bedtime for the duration of exposure.

As a sleep aid, diphenhydramine should be taken approximately 30 minutes before bedtime.

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

Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. The maximum amount of diphenhydramine that you should take in any 24-hour period is 300 mg.

Store diphenhydramine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of a diphenhydramine overdose include extreme sleepiness, confusion, weakness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, large pupils, dry mouth, flushing, fever, shaking, insomnia, hallucinations, and possibly seizures.

What should I avoid while taking Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Diphenhydramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking diphenhydramine.

Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine) side effects

Stop taking diphenhydramine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take diphenhydramine and talk to your doctor if you experience

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  sleepiness, fatigue, or dizziness;

  
  


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  headache;

  
  


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  dry mouth; or

  
  


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  difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Siladryl Allergy (diphenhydramine)?

Do not take diphenhydramine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Talk to your pharmacist before taking other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or insomnia medications. These products may contain medicines similar to diphenhydramine, which could lead to an antihistamine overdose.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

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  anxiety or sleep medicines such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), temazepam (Restoril), or triazolam (Halcion);

  
  


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  medications for depression such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), or paroxetine (Paxil); or

  
  


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  any other medications that make you feel drowsy, sleepy, or relaxed.

  
  

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with diphenhydramine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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• Ben-Tann Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Benadryl Consumer Overview


• Benadryl Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Benadryl Allergy Chewable Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Children's Allergy Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Diphen Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Diphenhydramine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Diphenhydramine Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Dytuss Elixir MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Simply Sleep MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Sominex MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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• Motion Sickness
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Pruritus
• Urticaria

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about diphenhydramine.

See also: Siladryl Allergy side effects (in more detail)