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Alternate Names:Allfen (not available in Canada)
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What is Allfen (not available in Canada) used for? |
Allfen (not available in Canada) helps treat cough caused by colds or the flu
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When should Allfen (not available in Canada) not be taken?
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Do not take Allfen (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to Allfen (not available in Canada) or to any ingredient present in Allfen (not available in Canada). |
What precautions should I follow when taking Allfen (not available in Canada) ?
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Before using Allfen (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Allfen (not available in Canada)?
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You may feel drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Allfen (not available in Canada) affects you. Alcohol can make you more drowsy or dizzy; avoid alcoholic drinks. |
What are the side effects of Allfen (not available in Canada)?
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Most severe: Side pain or back pain that extends to the groin (signs of kidney stones)
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Most common: Diarrhea, drowsiness or dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, rash
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Other: High fever, skin rash, continuing headache, or sore throat
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How should I take Allfen (not available in Canada)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Allfen (not available in Canada) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Allfen (not available in Canada) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Allfen (not available in Canada). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Allfen (not available in Canada) is not intended to treat chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, heart failure, or problems in which there is a large amount of phlegm. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets with only small amounts of water. Do not crush, bite, or chew the tablets. Take your doses at regular intervals. Allfen (not available in Canada) should not be given to children less than 12 years of age.
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How should Allfen (not available in Canada) be stored?
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Store Allfen (not available in Canada) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Allfen (not available in Canada), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Allfen (not available in Canada) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Allfen (not available in Canada). If you have any questions about Allfen (not available in Canada), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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