Chlorpheniramine maleate: 1. This medication can cause drowsiness, so it is not recommended to drive, operate machinery, or perform activities that require alertness.
2. Avoid taking this medication with alcohol or other alcohol-containing products.
3. Do not use this medication in children under 1 year of age, in people with asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, or urinary retention, unless directed by a doctor.
Decolgen: Paracetamol: 1. Do not exceed the recommended dose on the label or accompanying drug literature. Overdose can be toxic to the liver and should not be taken for more than 5 days.
2. Avoid using this medication with other medications that contain acetaminophen. This can lead to overdose.
3. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication if the patient regularly drinks alcohol, has liver or kidney disease.
4. If the patient experiences symptoms such as swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, hives, dizziness, rash, blisters, or peeling skin, stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately.
Chlorpheniramine maleate: 1. This medication can cause dry mouth, urinary retention, thick phlegm, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, and abnormal blood cells.
2. Children and the elderly may be more sensitive to this medication and may experience more side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, hallucinations, dry mouth, urinary retention, low blood pressure, irritability, insomnia, and in some cases, seizures (paradoxical reaction).
3. Use caution when taking this medication with other medications that depress the central nervous system, such as benzodiazepines, anticholinergics, and antidepressants.
4. Use caution when taking this medication in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, a history of asthma, or emphysema.
Decolgen Prin: 1. If the patient takes more of this medication than recommended, it can be toxic to the liver. Do not take this medication for more than 5 days.
2. If the patient has liver or kidney disease, talk to the doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.
3. Do not take this medication if the patient has high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or thyroid problems, unless directed by a doctor.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: See Use in Pregnancy & Lactation section for further information.
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