Oxtriphylline and Guaifenesin : Proper Use (Brondelate, Choledyl Expectorant)

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Oxtriphylline and Guaifenesin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Brondelate, Choledyl Expectorant

Oxtriphylline and Guaifenesin | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine works best when taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach (either 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals) since that way it will get into the blood sooner. However, in some cases your doctor may want you to take this medicine with meals or right after meals to lessen stomach upset. If you have any questions about how you should be taking this medicine, check with your doctor.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of serious side effects.

In order for this medicine to help your medical problem, it must be taken every day in regularly spaced doses as ordered by your doctor . This is necessary to keep a constant amount of the medicine in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses.

Dosing - When you are taking oxtriphylline and guaifenesin combination, it is very important that you get the exact amount of medicine that you need. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Your doctor will determine the proper dose of the oxtriphylline and guaifenesin combination for you. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label .

After you begin taking oxtriphylline and guaifenesin combination, it is very important that your doctor check your blood level of theophylline at regular intervals to find out if your dose of oxtriphylline and guaifenesin combination needs to be changed. Do not change your dose of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so .

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take 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. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep this medicine from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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