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Sinutab Non-Drying

Sinutab Non-Drying


Generic Name: Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Capsules (gwye-FEN-ah-sin/sue-do-eh-FED-rin)
Brand Name: Examples include Robitussin Severe Congestion and Sinutab Non-Drying

Sinutab Non-Drying is used for:

Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sinutab Non-Drying is a decongestant and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels, reducing swelling in the nasal passages, and thinning and loosening mucus. This allows you to breathe more easily and makes coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Sinutab Non-Drying if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Sinutab Non-Drying
  • you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
  • you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

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

Before using Sinutab Non-Drying :

Some medical conditions may interact with Sinutab Non-Drying . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  • if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, tumor), heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart blood vessel problems, stroke, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, seizures, or an overactive thyroid
  • if you have chronic cough

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sinutab Non-Drying . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects from Sinutab Non-Drying may be increased
  • Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
  • Bromocriptine because the risk of side effects may be increased by Sinutab Non-Drying
  • Guanethidine, guanadrel, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Sinutab Non-Drying

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sinutab Non-Drying 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 Sinutab Non-Drying :

Use Sinutab Non-Drying as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Sinutab Non-Drying may be taken with or without food.
  • Take Sinutab Non-Drying with a full glass of water unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
  • If you miss a dose of Sinutab Non-Drying , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sinutab Non-Drying .

Important safety information:

  • Sinutab Non-Drying may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Sinutab Non-Drying . Using Sinutab Non-Drying alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Sinutab Non-Drying without checking with your doctor.
  • Sinutab Non-Drying contains pseudoephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains pseudoephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Sinutab Non-Drying for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
  • If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
  • Sinutab Non-Drying may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that all of your doctors and laboratory personnel know that you are taking Sinutab Non-Drying .
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Sinutab Non-Drying .
  • Use Sinutab Non-Drying with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • Caution is advised when using Sinutab Non-Drying in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Sinutab Non-Drying , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sinutab Non-Drying during pregnancy. It is unknown if Sinutab Non-Drying is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Sinutab Non-Drying .

Possible side effects of Sinutab Non-Drying :

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:

Dizziness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; 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; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at .

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 blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; and vomiting.

Proper storage of Sinutab Non-Drying :

Store Sinutab Non-Drying at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sinutab Non-Drying out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Sinutab Non-Drying , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Sinutab Non-Drying is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sinutab Non-Drying . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



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