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Synalgos-DC

30/06/10

Generic Name: aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine (AS pir in, KAF een, and dye HYE dro KOE deen)
Brand Names: Synalgos-DC

What is Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

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.

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Dihydrocodeine is related to codeine. It is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.

The combination of aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. 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, caffeine, or dihydrocodeine, or if you have porphyria, a stomach ulcer, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or if you are allergic to any NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, flu, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding while you are taking aspirin. Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person this medicine was prescribed for. This medication should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

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 have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, caffeine, or dihydrocodeine, or if you have:

porphyria;
stomach ulcer;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
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.

Before taking aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine, tell your doctor if you have:

kidney or liver disease;
asthma;
urination problems;
an enlarged prostate;
a thyroid disorder;
a history of head injury or brain tumor;
seizures or epilepsy;
gallbladder disease;
Addison’s disease; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person this medicine was prescribed for. This medication should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. FDA pregnancy category C. Aspirin may be harmful to an unborn baby’s heart, and may also reduce birth weight or have other dangerous effects. Dihydrocodeine could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medicine during pregnancy. Do not take aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Dihydrocodeine may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing infant. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.

How should I take Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Take with food or milk to ease stomach upset. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.

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

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of how many capsules have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Dihydrocodeine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking 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. An overdose of aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness or insomnia, restless feeling, tremors, fast heart rate, pinpoint pupils, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, confusion, ringing in your ears, fainting, weak pulse, seizure (convulsions), blue lips, shallow breathing, or no breathing.

What should I avoid while taking Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, flu, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Aspirin and caffeine are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin or caffeine. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding while you are taking aspirin.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice.

Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, antidepressants, or seizure medication can add to sleepiness caused by dihydrocodeine, or could slow your breathing. Tell your doctor if you need to use any of these other medicines while you are taking aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine.

Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine) 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. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing, slow heart rate;
fast or pounding heart rate, muscle twitching;
confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Less serious side effects may include:

feeling dizzy, shaky, anxious, or agitated;
heartburn, mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea;
itching or rash;
mood changes, sleep problems (insomnia);
sweating, urinating more than usual;
ringing in your ears; or
dry mouth.

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 Synalgos-DC (aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine)?

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

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
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, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine. 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.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. (‘Multum’) is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum’s drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum’s drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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Synalar Cream

30/06/10

Generic Name: Fluocinolone (floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone)
Brand Name: Synalar

Synalar Cream is used for:

Relieving itching and inflammation of the skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Synalar Cream is a topical corticosteroid. Exactly how it works is unknown.

Do NOT use Synalar Cream if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Synalar Cream

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

Before using Synalar Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Synalar Cream. 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 measles, chickenpox, or tuberculosis
if you have hardening or thinning of the skin or a skin infection
if you have recently been vaccinated or you have had a positive tuberculin skin test

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

Ask your health care provider if Synalar Cream 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 Synalar Cream:

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

Synalar Cream is for external use only.
Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Synalar Cream, unless your hands are part of treated area.
If Synalar Cream is applied to a hairy site, the hair should be parted to allow the medicine direct contact with the skin.
Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Synalar Cream, 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. Do not use 2 doses at once.

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

Important safety information:

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes immediately with water.
If Synalar Cream was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Synalar Cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Do not use Synalar Cream for any conditions other than the one for which it was prescribed.
Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Synalar Cream.
Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Synalar Cream.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Synalar Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Synalar Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Synalar Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Synalar Cream:

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:

Dryness; itching.

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); acne-like rash; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; irritation, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Synalar Cream; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

Proper storage of Synalar Cream:

Store Synalar Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Avoid temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Synalar Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Synalar Cream. 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: May 5, 2010

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Synalar Solution

30/06/10

Generic Name: Fluocinolone (floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone)
Brand Name: Synalar

Synalar Solution is used for:

Relieving itching and inflammation of the skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Synalar Solution is a topical corticosteroid. Exactly how it works is unknown.

Do NOT use Synalar Solution if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Synalar Solution

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

Before using Synalar Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Synalar Solution. 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 measles, chickenpox, or tuberculosis
if you have hardening or thinning of the skin or a skin infection
if you have recently been vaccinated or you have had a positive tuberculin skin test

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

Ask your health care provider if Synalar Solution 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 Synalar Solution:

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

Synalar Solution is for external use only.
Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected area. Wash your hands after applying Synalar Solution, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
If Synalar Solution is applied to a hairy site, the hair should be parted to allow the medicine direct contact with the skin.
If you miss a dose of Synalar Solution, 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. Do not use 2 doses at once.

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

Important safety information:

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes immediately with water.
If Synalar Solution was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Synalar Solution has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Do not use Synalar Solution for any conditions other than the one for which it was prescribed.
Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Synalar Solution.
Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Synalar Solution.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Synalar Solution while you are pregnant. It is not known if Synalar Solution is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Synalar Solution, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Synalar Solution:

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:

Dryness; itching.

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); acne-like rash; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; irritation, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Synalar Solution; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Proper storage of Synalar Solution:

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

General information:

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Synalar Solution. 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: May 5, 2010

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Synalar Mild

30/06/10

Generic Name: fluocinolone (Topical application route)

floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone a-SEET-oh-nide

Commonly used brand name(s):

In the U.S.

Capex
Derma-Smoothe/FS
Synalar

In Canada

Fluoderm Mild Cream
Fluoderm Mild Ointment
Fluoderm Regular Cream
Fluoderm Regular Ointment
Fluolar Mild
Fluolar Regular
Fluonide Mild-Cream
Synalar Mild
Synalar Regular
Synamol

Available Dosage Forms:

Cream
Solution
Shampoo
Oil
Ointment
Lotion
Gel/Jelly
Kit

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate

Pharmacologic Class: Fluocinolone

Uses For Synalar Mild

Fluocinolone topical is used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Fluocinolone scalp oil is used to treat psoriasis of the scalp, and fluocinolone shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Before Using Synalar Mild

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluocinolone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine’s toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully. For the body oil form, safety and efficacy in children 3 months of age and younger have not been established.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of fluocinolone topical in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of fluocinolone

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain fluocinolone. It may not be specific to Synalar Mild. Please read with care.

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.

This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present. This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns.

To use cream, ointment, solution, and body oil:

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin or scalp. Rub it in gently.
Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If your doctor ordered an occlusive dressing or airtight covering to be applied over the medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin, so use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

To use shampoo:

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Wet hair and scalp thoroughly.
Shake the container well, and apply about an ounce of the shampoo to the scalp area.
Work the shampoo into a lather, and leave on the scalp for 5 minutes.
Wash hair and scalp thoroughly with water.

To use scalp oil:

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Wet hair and scalp thoroughly.
Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the scalp. Rub it in gently.
Cover the scalp with the supplied shower cap overnight for at least 4 hours.
Wash hair with regular shampoo and clean well.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For redness, itching, and swelling of the skin:
- For topical dosage form (cream, ointment, and solution):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected areas of the skin three to four times a day.
  - Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For topical dosage form (body oil):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected areas of the skin three times a day for up to 2 weeks.
  - Children 3 months of age and older—Apply to the affected areas two times a day for up to 4 weeks.

For seborrheic dermatitis:
- For topical dosage form (shampoo):
  - Adults—Use on the scalp area once a day.
  - Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For scalp psoriasis:
- For topical dosage form (scalp oil):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected areas of the scalp and leave overnight.
  - Children 2 years of age and older—Apply to the affected areas 2 times a day for up to 4 weeks.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Synalar Mild

It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

If your or your child’s symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

Synalar Mild Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Body aches or pain
congestion
cough
dryness or soreness of the throat
fever
headache
hoarseness
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of treated areas of dark skin
sore throat
stuffy or runny nose
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble swallowing
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes

Less common

Acne or pimples
accumulation of pus
blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
change in hearing
cracked, dry, scaly skin
diarrhea
dry skin
earache or pain in the ear
ear drainage
flushing or redness of the skin
darkening of the skin
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
itchy, raised, round, smooth, skin-colored bumps found on just one area of the body
ooze thick white fluid
raised, dark red, wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face
redness or swelling in the ear
skin irritation
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
spots on your skin resembling a blister or pimple
swelling
swollen, red, tender area of infection
thickened patches of the skin
vomiting

Incidence not known

Redness and scaling around the mouth
thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Changes in skin color
shiny skin

Incidence not known

increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
softening of the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Synalar

30/06/10

Generic Name: fluocinolone topical (floo oh SIN oh lone TOP i kal)
Brand Names: Capex, Flurosyn, Synalar

What is fluocinolone topical?

Fluocinolone is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Fluocinolone topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis.

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

What is the most important information I should know about fluocinolone topical?

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 amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. Plastic film covering (such as plastic wrap) is sometimes used when treating psoriasis. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with fluocinolone topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects.

Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor’s advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve, or if you develop signs of a skin infection.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluocinolone topical?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to fluocinolone.

Before using fluocinolone topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of skin infection.

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether fluocinolone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor’s advice. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period.

How should I use fluocinolone topical?

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Covering the skin that is treated with fluocinolone topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. However, plastic film covering (such as plastic wrap or a shower cap) is sometimes used when treating psoriasis. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Wash your hands before and after using fluocinolone topical, unless you are using the medication to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a small amount of the medicine to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not use this medication over a large area of skin.

If you are using the shampoo form of this medication, apply a small amount (1 ounce or less) to wet hair and work into a lather. Leave the shampoo on the scalp for 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Contact your doctor if your skin condition does not improve, if it gets worse, or if you develop signs of a skin infection.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects with long-term use, you may need blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store fluocinolone topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. 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.

An overdose of fluocinolone topical is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

What should I avoid while using fluocinolone topical?

Fluocinolone topical should not be used to treat any skin condition your doctor has not prescribed it for.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water. Do not use fluocinolone topical on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medication in open wounds.

Fluocinolone topical 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 severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing fluocinolone topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
muscle weakness, feeling tired.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild skin itching, burning, peeling, or dryness;
thinning or softening of your skin;
skin rash or irritation around your mouth;
swollen hair follicles;
changes in color of treated skin;
blisters, pimples, or crusting of treated skin; or
stretch marks.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect fluocinolone topical?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied fluocinolone topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluocinolone topical.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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SYMPT-X Glutamine

30/06/10

Generic Name: glutamine (GLOO ta meen)
Brand Names: GlutaSolve, NutreStore, SYMPT-X G.I., SYMPT-X Glutamine

What is SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

Glutamine is an amino acid that affect the processes of growth and function of cells in the stomach and intestines.

Glutamine is a medical food product that is used to supplement dietary sources of glutamine, to treat a glutamine deficiency, or to treat a loss of glutamine caused by injury or illness.

Glutamine is also used in combination with human growth hormone to treat short bowel syndrome.

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

What is the most important information I should know about SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

Before you take glutamine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise. Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using glutamine.

Do not pour dry glutamine powder directly into a tube feeding formula. Always mix the powder with water and infuse it directly into the feeding tube using a syringe.

Glutamine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet, tube feedings, and IV fluids. It is very important to follow the diet and medication plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

Before you take glutamine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glutamine is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether glutamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

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

When treating short bowel syndrome, you may need to take glutamine 6 times per day for up to 16 weeks.

The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise. Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Dissolve your dose of glutamine oral powder in at least 8 ounces of hot or cold liquid. You may also mix the powder with a soft food such as pudding, applesauce, or yogurt. Stir this mixture and use all of it right away. Do not pour dry glutamine powder directly into a tube feeding formula. Always mix the powder with water and infuse it directly into the feeding tube using a syringe.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your kidney and liver function may need to be checked with blood or urine tests on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Store glutamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each dose of the oral powder in its packet until you are ready to use the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of glutamine is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using glutamine.

SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine) side effects

chest pain;
hearing problems; or
signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, mouth sores, unusual weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas;
dry mouth, runny nose;
swelling in your hands or feet;
muscle or joint pain, back pain;
headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
mild skin rash or itching; or
increased sweating.

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 SYMPT-X Glutamine (glutamine)?

There may be other drugs that can interact with glutamine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about glutamine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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SymTan A

30/06/10

Generic Name: brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine (brom fen EER a meen, hye droe KOE dohn, soo doe e FED rin)
Brand Names: Anaplex HD, Bromcomp HC, Bromph HD, Bromplex HD, BroveX HC, Drocon-CS, Endacof HC, J-Tan D HC, M-END, SymTan A, Visvex

What is SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotics and is similar to codeine. Hydrocodone is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not take this medication with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocodone or other narcotic pain relievers such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Palladone), methadone (Methadose, Dolophine), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, and others), oxycodone (OxyContin), and oxymorphone (Opana). Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney or liver disease;
heart disease or high blood pressure;
enlarged prostate or urination problems;
diabetes;
glaucoma;
a thyroid disorder;
asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
a history of head injury or brain tumor;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low blood pressure;
gallbladder disease;
Addison’s disease or other adrenal gland disorders;
mental illness; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. Hydrocodone may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

How should I take SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken for only a short time until your symptoms clear up.

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.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take 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. An overdose of hydrocodone can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, feeling restless or nervous, cold and clammy skin, warmth or tingly feeling, nausea, vomiting, slow or shallow breathing, slow heart rate, pinpoint pupils, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can increase some of the side effects of brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine. Do not take this medication with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Life-threatening side effects may result.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains brompheniramine or pseudoephedrine.

SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine) side effects

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
severe dizziness, fainting, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness, or tremor;
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
urinating less than usual or not at all; or
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

blurred vision;
dry mouth;
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, mild loss of appetite;
mild dizziness, drowsiness;
problems with memory or concentration;
ringing in your ears;
warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;
restless or excitability (especially in children);
sleep problems (insomnia); or
skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect SymTan A (brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

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

cimetidine (Tagamet);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;
aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan’s Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;
bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);
a diuretic (water pill), or blood pressure medication;
medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;
medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril); or
seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine. 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.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about brompheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. (‘Multum’) is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum’s drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum’s drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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SymTan A Suspension

30/06/10

Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Hydrocodone/Pseudoephedrine (BROME-fen-IR-a-meen/hye-droe-KOE-done/SOO-doe-e-FED-rin)
Brand Name: Examples include SymTan A

SymTan A Suspension is used for:

Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

SymTan A Suspension is a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant combination. The decongestant works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms, such as watery eyes and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex, which reduces a dry cough.

Do NOT use SymTan A Suspension if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in SymTan A Suspension or any other codeine- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine)
you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

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

Before using SymTan A Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with SymTan A 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 a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; heart blood vessel problems; or other heart problems
if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); high blood pressure; diabetes; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your bladder, stomach, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; or an overactive thyroid
if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus
if you have or recently have had any head or brain injury, brain tumor, increased pressure in the brain, infection of the brain or nervous system, epilepsy, or seizures
if you have a history of stomach problems (eg, ulcers), bowel problems (eg, chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowel), gallbladder problems (eg, gallstones), or phenylketonuria, or if you have had recent abdominal surgery
if you have a history of alcohol or substance abuse or suicidal thoughts or behavior

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

Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of SymTan A Suspension’s side effects
Cimetidine, digoxin, droxidopa, or sodium oxybate (GHB ) because the risk of severe drowsiness, breathing problems, seizures, irregular heartbeat, or heart attack may be increased
Naltrexone because it may decrease SymTan A Suspension’s effectiveness
Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by SymTan A Suspension
Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by SymTan A Suspension

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

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

Take SymTan A Suspension by mouth with or without food.
Shake well before each use.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
If you miss a dose of SymTan A Suspension, 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 SymTan A Suspension.

Important safety information:

SymTan A Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use SymTan A Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using SymTan A Suspension without first checking with your doctor; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking SymTan A Suspension without checking with your doctor.
SymTan A Suspension has pseudoephedrine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has pseudoephedrine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your pharmacist if it is in your product.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
SymTan A Suspension may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to SymTan A Suspension. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
SymTan A Suspension may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking SymTan A Suspension for a few days before the tests.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take SymTan A Suspension before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Use SymTan A Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Caution is advised when using SymTan A Suspension in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking SymTan A Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if SymTan A Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking SymTan A Suspension.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, SymTan A Suspension may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if SymTan A Suspension stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking SymTan A Suspension. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking SymTan A Suspension, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of SymTan A 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:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

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); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; tremor; vision changes.

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. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Proper storage of SymTan A Suspension:

Store SymTan A Suspension 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 SymTan A Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about SymTan A 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.

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Synagis

30/06/10

Generic Name: palivizumab (PAL i VIZ oo mab)
Brand Names: Synagis

What is palivizumab?

Palivizumab is a man-made antibody to respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-ul) virus (RSV). RSV can cause serious illness in children. Palivizumab helps keep RSV cells from multiplying in the body.

Palivizumab is used to prevent serious lung disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in premature infants, and infants born with certain lung disorders or heart disease.

Palivizumab will not treat a child who is already sick with RSV disease.

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

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

Palivizumab should not be given to a child who has had a severe allergic reaction to it.

Before your child receives a palivizumab injection, tell your doctor if the child has a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or a low level of platelets in the blood.

Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.

Call your doctor at once if your child has a serious side effect such as high fever, ear pain or drainage, warmth or swelling of the ear; crying or fussiness, change in appetite or sleeping patterns, easy bruising or bleeding, or trouble breathing.

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your child’s palivizumab injection.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving palivizumab?

Palivizumab should not be given to a child who has had a severe allergic reaction to it.

If your child has any of these other conditions, he or she may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
a low level of platelets in the blood.

It is not known whether palivizumab is harmful to use while pregnant or breast-feeding. Although this medication is generally not used in adults, a woman of child-bearing age who is treated with palivizumab should tell her doctor if she is pregnant or breast-feeding.

How is palivizumab given?

Palivizumab is given once a month during the RSV season, which is usually November through April but may be different where you live. Your child’s doctor will tell you when the medication should be given.

Palivizumab is given as an injection into a muscle. A doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give this injection. You may be shown how to use the medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.

Each single-use vial (bottle) of this medicine is for one use only. Throw away the vial after one use, even if there is still some medicine left in it after injecting your dose.

Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

Do not shake the medication vial (bottle). Vigorous shaking can ruin the medicine. Do not draw the palivizumab dose into a syringe until you are ready to give an injection. Do not use the medication if it has changed colors or has any particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription. If you keep this medication at home, store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use the medication if the expiration date on the label has passed.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your child’s palivizumab injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think your child has received too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a palivizumab overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while receiving palivizumab?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Palivizumab side effects

Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if your child has a serious side effect such as:

high fever, ear pain or drainage, tugging at the ear;
warmth or swelling of the ear;
crying or fussiness, especially while lying down;
change in sleeping patterns;
poor feeding or loss of appetite;
easy bruising or bleeding; or
trouble breathing.

Less serious side effects may include:

low fever;
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough;
vomiting, diarrhea; or
pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.

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 palivizumab?

There may be other drugs that can interact with palivizumab. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications your child has received. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your child’s doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about palivizumab.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. (‘Multum’) is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum’s drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum’s drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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SymPak

30/06/10

Generic Name: Phenylephrine/Guaifenesin (FEN-il-EF-rin/gwye-FEN-e-sin and KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen/FEN-il-EF-rin/METH-skoe-POL-a-meen)
Brand Name: SymPak

SymPak is used for:

Relieving nasal and chest congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes due to colds, flu, or allergies. It is also used to make a dry cough more productive and less frequent. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

SymPak is a combination pack containing a morning dose and an evening dose. The morning dose has a decongestant and expectorant. The evening dose has an antihistamine, decongestant, and anticholinergic. The decongestant works by shrinking swollen tissue in the nose. The expectorant works by thinning mucus in the lungs. The antihistamine works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. The anticholinergic works by drying mucous membranes in the nose and chest.

Do NOT use SymPak if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in SymPak
you are pregnant or breast-feeding
you are taking droxidopa, furazolidone, sodium oxybate (GHB), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine), or if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days
you have severe heart blood vessel problems, severe high blood pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, difficulty urinating due to enlarged prostate, peptic ulcer, or uncontrolled bleeding
you are having an asthma attack

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

Before using SymPak:

Some medical conditions may interact with SymPak. 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 bladder blockage, blood vessel problems (eg, hardening of the arteries), diabetes, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, heart failure), heart blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, inflammation of the esophagus from reflux disease, kidney problems, lung or breathing problems (eg asthma, sleep apnea), a hiatal hernia, an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), stomach or bowel problems (eg, constipation, inflammation, motility problems, blockage), trouble sleeping, or an overactive thyroid
if you have a history of alcohol abuse
if you take potassium chloride tablets

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

Droxidopa or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of severe drowsiness, breathing problems, seizures, irregular heartbeat, or heart attack may be increased
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of SymPak’s side effects
Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by SymPak
Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, reserpine, or other medicine for high blood pressure because their effectiveness may be decreased by SymPak

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

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

Take SymPak by mouth with or without food.
Swallow SymPak whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Some brands of SymPak may be broken in half before taking. If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, ask your pharmacist if your brand of medicine may be broken in half.
This product contains 2 different tablets; one for the morning and one for the evening. Be sure you understand how to take SymPak. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure which tablet to take in the morning or in the evening.
If you miss a dose of SymPak 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 SymPak.

Important safety information:

SymPak may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use SymPak with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using SymPak; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
The risk of dizziness, nervousness, and trouble sleeping may be greater if you take SymPak in high doses or for a long time. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
If your cough or other symptoms persist for more than 1 week, come back, or if you also have fever, rash, or persistent headache, check with your doctor.
SymPak may interfere with certain lab test results. Be sure your doctors and laboratory personnel know that you are taking SymPak.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take SymPak before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
SymPak may cause dry mouth. To relieve dry mouth, suck on sugarless hard candy or ice chips, chew sugarless gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
SymPak may reduce sweating. Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities because heatstroke may occur.
SymPak has phenylephrine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has phenylephrine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking SymPak without checking with your doctor.
Diabetes patients – SymPak may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Use SymPak with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
SymPak should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
Caution is advised when using SymPak in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if SymPak can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using SymPak while you are pregnant. SymPak is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking SymPak.

Possible side effects of SymPak:

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; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability or irritability (especially in children); giddiness; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness.

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); fast or irregular heartbeat; flushing; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures severe drowsiness; tremor; vomiting.

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 SymPak:

Store SymPak in a tightly closed container between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep SymPak out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about SymPak. 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: May 5, 2010

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