What is Deconex and how is it used?
Deconex is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of Nasal Congestion, Cough and Bronchial Irritation. Deconex may be used alone or with other medications.
Deconex belongs to a class of drugs called Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos; Antitussive/Decongestant/Expectorant Combos.
It is not known if Deconex is safe and effective in children younger than 4 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of Deconex?
Deconex may cause serious side effects including:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat,
- severe anxiety, and
- nervousness
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of Deconex include:
- dry mouth, nose, or throat,
- upset stomach,
- loss of appetite,
- vomiting,
- excitement (especially in children),
- restlessness (especially in children),
- sleep problems,
- headache, and
- dizziness
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Deconex. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
DESCRIPTION
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each capsule)
Guaifenesin 390 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
INDICATIONS
Purpose
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
QUESTION
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses in the world. See AnswerDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 capsule every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours. |
| Children under 12 years of age: | Consult a physician. |
HOW SUPPLIED
Other Information
Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.
NDC 50991-582-60
Deconex Capsules are blue-orange capsules imprinted "Deconex" in black ink.
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, and Titanium Dioxide.
Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Quitman, MS 39355, 1 (800) 882-1041. Revised: Nov 2011
SIDE EFFECTS
No information provided. Please see the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS sections
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
PATIENT INFORMATION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
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