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Belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets

Generic name: belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine [ bell-a-DON-a-AL-ka-loids/klor-fen-EER-a-meen/sue-do-eh-FED-rin ]
Brand name: Examples include Respa-AR and Ru-Tuss

Belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets are used for:

Relieving congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets are an antihistamine, decongestant, and anticholinergic combination. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It also relieves nasal congestion by shrinking the nasal mucous membranes, which promotes nasal drainage, and dries the chest by decreasing lung secretions.

Do NOT use belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets if:

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

Before using belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets 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 belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets:

Use belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of belladonna alkaloids/ chlorpheniramine/ pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets:

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; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

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); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; vision changes.

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. Symptoms may include deep sleep or loss of consciousness; hot or cool skin; irregular heartbeat; irritability, anxiety, or panic; large pupils; numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; seizures; slowed or shallow breathing.

Proper storage of belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets:

Store belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using belladonna alkaloids/chlorpheniramine/pseudoephedrine sustained-release tablets.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

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