Ru-Tuss I Inj

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: ANTIHISTAMINES - INJECTION

Ru-Tuss I Inj Side Effects

May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability and dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Notify your doctor if you develop:

breathing difficulties
heart pounding
irregular heartbeat
ringing in the ears
difficulty urinating

May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs.

May cause drowsiness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ru-Tuss I Inj Precautions

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:

asthma
glaucoma
ulcers
difficulty in urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
heart disease
high blood pressure
seizures
an overactive thyroid gland

Limit the use of alcohol or other sedating type medications to avoid excessive drowsiness.

A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death), if given in large amounts (more than 100 mg/kg daily) to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period). The risk is also greater with low birth weight infants. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates.

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.

This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Do not take for several days before allergy testing. Test results can be affected.