Product Description:
- This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, Bronchitis).
- Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes /nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.
- Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms.
- Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product or its use.
- Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years.
- Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor.
- Some products (including some 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.
- Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.
- 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 give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients.
How to use:
- Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.
- If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
- Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
- If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing.
- Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Warnings & Precautions:
- Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies.
- This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, seizures, stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers, blockage), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate).
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
- Liquid products, chewable tablets, or dissolving tablets/strips may contain sugar or aspartame. Liquid products may also contain alcohol.
- Caution is advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
Ingredients:
Mentex Syrup is composed of the following active ingredients (salts):
- Diphenhydramine
- Dextromethorphan
- Pseudoephedrine
- Ammonium Chloride
- Sodium Citrate
- Menthol