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- Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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- Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray.
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- A pleural effusion is a fluid collection around the inflamed lung.
- Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics.
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Organidin NR Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is guaifenesin (Organidin NR)?
- What are the possible side effects of guaifenesin?
- What is the most important information I should know about guaifenesin?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking guaifenesin?
- How should I take guaifenesin?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- What happens if I overdose?
- What should I avoid while taking guaifenesin?
- What other drugs will affect guaifenesin ?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking guaifenesin?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
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 guaifenesin 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 guaifenesin?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
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.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.
Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin 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.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Store guaifenesin at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
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