What is Dyphylline and guaifenesin?
Dyphylline works as a bronchodilator. It improves breathing by relaxing the muscles of the airways. Guaifenesin acts as an expectorant. It loosens congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier for you to cough through your mouth. The combination of Dyphylline and Guaifenesin treats coughs and breathing problems that are caused by bronchial asthma or chronic lung disease. This is not an asthma medication or bronchitis rescue medication, nor is it a cure for emphysema. This medication guide does not list all possible uses of dyphylline or guaifenesin.
Side effects of Dyphylline and guaifenesin
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Both Dyphylline (Guaifenesin) and Guaifenesin can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
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If your heart is beating rapidly or chest is tightening up, these are indicators to seek medical assistance immediately. Additional symptoms might include rapid breathing; feeling short of breath. Seizures (convulsions); vomit or blood resembling coffee grounds as a warning signal.
Side effects of dyphylline or guaifenesin include:
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Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
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Headache;
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Feeling restless or irritable
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Sleep problems (insomnia);
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Flushing (warmth, tingling, or redness)
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; alternatively, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 if need be to report these.
Warnings
Children younger than six years of age should not receive Dyphylline or Guaifenesin.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to dyphylline, guaifenesin, or both, then do not take dyphylline or guaifenesin. This medication does not treat asthma attacks.
Tell your doctor about any of the following conditions to ensure that dyphylline or guaifenesin will be safe for you:
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Heart disease, or a history of heart attack.
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High blood pressure
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Liver or kidney disease
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Overactive thyroid
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A stomach ulcer
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If you are taking a beta blocker (atenolol or other beta-blockers such as bisoprolol),
FDA pregnancy class C There is no information on whether dyphylline or guaifenesin can harm an unborn child. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor. Dyphylline, guaifenesin, and other drugs can enter breast milk. This may cause harm to a nursing infant. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child. Children younger than six years of age should not receive Dyphylline or Guaifenesin.
How to take Dyphylline and guaifenesin?
Do not increase or reduce the dosage, take more or fewer than prescribed, or extend its use beyond what has been instructed by your health-care provider. Take only as prescribed; don't exceed or extend its usage. Use a measuring cup or spoon for liquid medications and speak to your pharmacist if you do not possess one for measuring doses. If your stomach has upset, consider taking either dyphylline or guaifenesin along with food to ease symptoms. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication in order to help loosen congestion and soothe throat irritation. This will also aid with its absorption into your system more quickly. Storing at room temperature away from moisture, heat and light.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for asthma:
Take three to four times per day.
In severe cases, the dosage can be doubled if necessary.
Adjust the dosage according to each patient's response.
Use(s): Used as a bronchodilator and expectorant to treat bronchial bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
Adult dose for bronchitis:
Take three to four times per day.
In severe cases, the dosage can be doubled if necessary.
Adjust the dosage according to each patient's response.
Use(s): Used as a bronchodilator and expectorant to treat bronchial emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include agitation and vomiting. Other symptoms are ringing ears, excessive sweating, feeling warm, a slow heart rate, or convulsions.
What should be avoided?
Before using any cold or cough medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medicines contain guaifenesin. You can get too much guaifenesin by taking certain products in combination.
Interaction with other drug
There are other drugs that may interact with dyphylline or guaifenesin. Include all medications (prescribed and over-the-counter), vitamins, and herbal supplements being taken by yourself as well as those you intend to start taking when speaking to healthcare providers about any potential future use.
