Pharmhist Plus Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pharmhist Plus Oral Uses
This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose, watery/itchy eyes, and itchy throat that may be caused by allergies, hay fever, the common cold, sinus inflammation (sinusitis), and other breathing illnesses. The decongestant relieves the stuffy nose. The antihistamine relieves the itchy/watery eyes and itchy throat. The anticholinergic has a drying effect that decreases a runny nose and fluid in the sinuses that runs down your throat causing discomfort.
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 Pharmhist Plus Oral
Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) after a meal or a snack, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or take more than prescribed.
If you are using a liquid form, carefully measure your prescribed dose using a medication-measuring device or spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Long-acting tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them. Doing so may destroy their slow release and increase the side effects. Some long-acting tablets may be split. Check with your pharmacist to see whether your product may be split.
Chewable forms of this medication should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.
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 time(s) each day.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after more than 5 days of treatment.
