Deconamine

Also use caution if you have bronchial asthma, emphysema, chronic lung disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid.

Deconamine may cause excitability, especially in children.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Deconamine

Alcohol increases the sedative effect of Deconamine. Avoid it while taking this medication.

If Deconamine is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Deconamine with the following:

• Antidepressant drugs such as the MAO inhibitors phenelzine and tranylcypromine
• Asthma medications such as albuterol
• Bromocriptine
• Mecamylamine
• Methyldopa
• Narcotic pain killers such as meperidine and oxycodone
• Phenytoin
• Reserpine
• Sleep aids such as secobarbital and triazolam
• Tranquilizers such as alprazolam and diazepam

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Deconamine during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Deconamine appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with Deconamine is finished.

Recommended dosage for Deconamine

DECONAMINE TABLETS

Adults and Children over 12 Years

The usual dosage is 1 tablet 3 or 4 times daily.

Children under 12 Years

Use Deconamine Syrup or Chewable Tablets instead of the tablets.

DECONAMINE SYRUP

Adults and Children over 12 Years

The usual dose is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 to 10 milliliters) 3 or 4 times daily.

Children 6 to 12 Years

The usual dose is one-half to 1 teaspoonful (2.5 to 5 milliliters) 3 or 4 times daily, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours.

Children 2 to 6 Years

The usual dose is one-half teaspoonful (2.5 milliliters) 3 or 4 times daily, not to exceed 2 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours.