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Directions on how to take
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Generally, if this medicine is being taken for asthma, it is taken once daily in the evening. If taking for hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), take the medicine at about the same time each day (either morning or evening). If you are taking for both asthma and hay fever, take the medicine in the evening.
Warnings and Precautions
This medicine will not stop an asthma attack once one has started. If you are also using a bronchodilator inhaler, be sure to always carry the inhaler with you to use during asthma attacks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific advice on all drug therapy. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse while you are using this medicine. If your short-acting inhaler use increases or if use exceeds the 24-hour maximum prescribed by the doctor. 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. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include unusual weakness, stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness, cough, headache, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, or mouth pain, hallucinations, fever, persistent sore throat or earache, or flu symptoms, stomach pain, muscle aches/cramps, irregular heartbeat, yellowing eyes/skin, numbness/tingling of the hands or feet, easy bruising or bleeding, swelling, or seizures.
An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, severe swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature 77 degrees f (25 degrees c) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees f (15 and 30 degrees c) is permitted.
Additional information
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking rifamycin antibiotics (e.g., rifampin), certain medicines which stimulate liver metabolism (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), or other asthma medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including liver problems, certain blood disorders (phenylketonuria), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Disclaimer
The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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