Respaire-30 Oral

Respaire-30 Oral Uses

This medicine is used for the temporary relief of nose/sinus/ear stuffiness and cough with phlegm caused by the common cold, allergies, or infection. This product contains 2 medicines. Pseudoephedrine is called a sympathomimetic decongestant and works by opening blocked ears and nose passages. Guaifenesin is called an expectorant. It works by making phlegm in the breathing tubes more liquid. This helps the cough to clear phlegm better.

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

How To Use Respaire-30 Oral

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, take with food or milk. Scored tablets may be split for lower doses. Swallow capsules whole. Chewable tablets may be swallowed whole or chewed.

The dosage is based on the product you are taking and your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Check the product directions to find the correct dose for you. Do not take more of this medication, take it more often, or take it for longer than recommended.

If your doctor directs you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

If your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, if they worsen, or if you develop a fever/chills, tell your doctor.

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