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Marax Oral

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Generic Name: THEOPHYLLINE/EPHEDRINE/HYDROXYZINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (thee-OFF-ih-lin/eff-ED-rin/hi-DROX-eh-zeen)

Marax Oral Uses

This medication widens the air passages in the lungs to make breathing easier. It is used to treat symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.

Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all of the doctor's dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (e.g., saline nose drops/spray, using a humidifier or infant nasal suction bulb).

How To Use Marax Oral

Take this medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.

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