BONTRIL
Using directions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not use this medicine
if you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone, fenfluramine,
dexfenfluramine, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of heart
conditions, brain or spinal cord disorders, atherosclerosis, high blood
pressure, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
Take your dose in the morning before breakfast or 2 hours after breakfast
as directed by your doctor. Be sure you take your dose at least 10 to
14 hours before bedtime. Store this medicine at room temperature in
a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss a
dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is after noon,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding
the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed
may cause serious side effects. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments
while you are using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to this medicine. Before you have any medical
or dental treatments, emergency care, or sugery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using this medicine. For women: if you plan on
becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine
is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine
include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Dosage instructions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Additional information:
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine
out of the reach of children
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