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- Sinus infections are caused by infections from a pathogenic microorganism (virus, bacterium, or fungus), which grows within a sinus and causes intermittent blockage of the sinus ostium.
- Most people do not transmit sinus infections; most clinicians agree that except for rare instances, sinus infections are not contagious but arise from mainly viruses and bacteria that, by chance, contaminate a person who sinuses support their proliferation because of minor, and rarely, major abnormalities in the person's sinus tissue (for example, swelling, inflammation, abnormal mucus production, and rarely, facial or nasal trauma).
- Sinusitis is inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nose. Sinusitis can be caused by infection, but also can be caused by allergies and chemical or particulate irritation of the sinuses.
- Sinusitis may be classified in several ways such as acute sinus infec...
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Guaifenesin with phenylephrine is used for the symptomatic relief of a respiratory condition characterized by a stuffy nose, mucous in the respiratory tract, and dry, nonproductive cough caused by colds, flu, or hay fever. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Inform your physician or pharmacist if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, or an overactive thyroid. Do not take diet pills while taking this medication. Do not take this medication with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. This medication may be taken with or without food. Drink a glass of water with each dose. Guaifenesin with phenylephrine may cause trouble sleeping; take your last dose of the day several hours before bedtime. Notify your physician if you develop trouble breathing or a fast, pounding or irregular heart beat. Notify your physician if your cough lasts for more than one week.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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