Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets

Pronunciation: ZOLE-mi-TRIP-tan
Generic Name: Zolmitriptan
Brand Name: Zomig ZMT

Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets are used for:

Treating migraine headaches with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It is not intended to prevent migraines.

Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets are a serotonin 5-HT₁ receptor agonist ("triptan"). It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, which helps to relieve migraines.

Do NOT use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets


• you have certain types of irregular heartbeat (eg, symptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome)


• you have a history of ischemic heart disease (eg, angina, a heart attack), coronary artery disease (CAD), other moderate to severe heart problems, brain blood vessel disease (eg, a stroke, a transient ischemic attack), or other blood vessel disease (eg, Raynaud syndrome, ischemic bowel disease)


• you have uncontrolled high blood pressure


• you have certain types of migraines (eg, hemiplegic, basilar)


• you have used an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine) or another "triptan" migraine medicine in the last 24 hours


• you are taking sibutramine


• you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have history of liver or kidney problems, seizures (eg epilepsy), heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat), other types of headaches (eg, cluster headaches), or phenylketonuria (PKU)


• if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, or a history of high blood pressure, a heart attack, a stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking


• if you are a woman who is past menopause


• if you are a man who is over 40 years old


• if you are very overweight


• if a family member has had heart disease or a stroke

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, duloxetine), or sibutramine because the risk of a serious side effect called serotonin syndrome may be increased. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include mental or mood changes, hallucinations, fast heartbeat, fever, loss of coordination, muscle spasms, increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea


• Cimetidine or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because they may increase the risk of Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets's side effects


• Ergot derivatives (eg, dihydroergotamine, methysergide) or other serotonin 5-HT₁ receptor agonists (eg, eletriptan, rizatriptan) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets:

Use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.


• Take Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets by mouth with or without food.


• It is best to use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets as soon as you notice the headache symptoms of a migraine attack.


• Open tablet blister pack with dry hands and place the tablet on the tongue. Do not try to split the tablets.


• Take the tablet immediately after removing it from its blister. Do not store the removed tablet for future use. Throw away any unused tablets or portions that have been removed from the blister pack.


• The tablet will dissolve rapidly on the tongue and can be swallowed with saliva. It is not necessary to take Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets with liquid.


• If your migraine symptoms go away and then come back, you may take a second dose as directed by your doctor. Wait at least 2 hours between doses.


• If your symptoms do not get better after the first dose, do not take a second dose for the same attack. Contact your doctor.


• Do NOT take more than the amount prescribed by your doctor in a 24-hour period or treat more than 3 headaches within 30 days without checking with your doctor.


• If your medicine has expired, throw it away.


• If you miss a dose of Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor if you are unsure of what to do if you miss a dose. Do NOT use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets more often than prescribed. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Overuse of Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets can cause your headache to become worse. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Rarely, serious heart problems (eg, heart attack, irregular heartbeat) have been reported within a few hours of using Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. Contact your doctor at once if fast or irregular heartbeat; chest, jaw, or neck pain or numbness; numbness of an arm or leg; severe stomach pain, dizziness, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes occur. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.


• Serotonin syndrome is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. Your risk may be greater if you take Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets with certain other medicines (eg, SSRIs, SNRIs). Symptoms may include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; tremor; excessive sweating; and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.


• Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets should not be used to prevent or reduce the number of migraine headaches you have. If you have a headache that is different than your usual migraine headaches, check with your doctor before using Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets.


• Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your pharmacist if it is in your product.


• Lab tests, including heart function, may be performed while you use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling of heaviness or pressure; nausea; warm or hot sensation; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody diarrhea; chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; numbness or tingling of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; pain, tightness, or pressure in the jaw, neck, or chest; severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting; severe stomach pain; shortness of breath; speech changes; very cold or blue fingers or toes; vision changes or loss of vision; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Zomig ZMT side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include unusual drowsiness.

Proper storage of Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets:

Store Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zomig ZMT Disintegrating Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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progesterone

proe-JES-ter-one

Oral route(Capsule, Liquid Filled)

Estrogens plus progestin therapy should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. An increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older has also been reported. Risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses, combinations, and dosage forms of estrogens and progestins. Progestins with estrogens should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration possible .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Prometrium

Available Dosage Forms:

• Capsule, Liquid Filled

Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Progestin

Uses For progesterone

Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also used to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating.

progesterone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using progesterone

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For progesterone, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Use of progesterone is not indicated in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of progesterone have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date. However, elderly patients are more likely to have breast cancer, stroke, or dementia, which may require caution in patients receiving progesterone.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	B	Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of progesterone. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding or


• Allergy to peanuts or peanut oil or


• Blood clots (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), active or history of or


• Breast cancer, known, suspected, or a history of or


• Heart attack, active or history of or


• Liver disease or


• Stroke, active or history of—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Asthma or


• Diabetes or


• Edema (fluid retention or body swelling) or


• Endometriosis or


• Epilepsy (seizures) or


• Heart disease or


• Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood) or


• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in the blood) or


• Hypertension (high blood pressure) or


• Kidney disease or


• Migraine headache or


• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or


• Thyroid problems—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

Proper Use of progesterone

It is very important that you use progesterone only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects.

progesterone comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions in the leaflet carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

For women who use progesterone after menopause, it will be given together with an estrogen medicine. Carefully follow the schedule your doctor gives you for both medicines.

If you have trouble swallowing progesterone, take it with a glass of water while standing up. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if this does not help.

Dosing

The dose of progesterone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of progesterone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  
  • For prevention of thickening of the lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia):
    
    • Adults—200 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 12 continuous days per 28-day menstrual cycle.
    
    
    • Children—Use is not recommended.
    
    
  
  
  • For treatment of unusual stopping of menstrual period (amenorrhea):
    
    • Adults—400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 10 days.
    
    
    • Children—Use is not recommended.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of progesterone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using progesterone

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure progesterone is working properly and does not cause unwanted effects. Pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast x-ray) may be needed to check for unwanted effects, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Using progesterone while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.

Stop using progesterone and check with your doctor right away if you have pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves; difficulty with breathing; a sudden, severe headache; slurred speech; a sudden, unexplained shortness of breath; a sudden loss of coordination; or vision changes while using progesterone.

There is a very slight chance that progesterone could increase the risk of breast cancer and endometrial (lining of the uterus) cancer in some women. Talk to your doctor about this risk. Make sure your doctor knows if anyone in your family has had breast cancer or endometrial cancer.

Using large doses of progesterone over a long period of time and using it with an estrogen medicine may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, or dementia. Talk with your doctor about these risks.

Your risk of heart disease or stroke from progesterone is higher if you smoke. Your risk is also increased if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Talk with your doctor about ways to stop smoking. Keep your diabetes under control. Ask your doctor about diet and exercise to control your weight and blood cholesterol level.

Tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are using progesterone before any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue using progesterone.

Stop using progesterone and check with your doctor immediately if sudden loss of vision or any other change in vision occurs while you are using progesterone. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

progesterone may cause some people to become dizzy or drowsy. Make sure you know how you react to progesterone before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking progesterone. The results of some tests may be affected by progesterone.

progesterone Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Chest pain


• chills


• cold or flu-like symptoms


• cough or hoarseness


• fever


• problems with urination

Less common

• Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple


• dimpling of the breast skin


• inverted nipple


• lump in the breast or under the arm


• persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple


• redness or swelling of the breast


• sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal

Incidence not known

• Abdominal or stomach pain


• bloating


• blurred vision


• change in vaginal discharge


• clay-colored stools


• cleft lip or palate


• confusion


• constipation


• darkened urine


• diarrhea


• difficult or labored breathing


• difficulty with swallowing


• difficulty with walking


• dizziness


• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position


• fainting


• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse


• headache


• hives


• indigestion


• irregular heartbeat


• irritation


• itching


• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling


• lightheadedness


• loss of appetite


• nausea


• nervousness


• noisy breathing


• numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs


• pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis


• pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back


• pounding in the ears


• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue


• rash


• redness of the skin


• shortness of breath


• slow heartbeat


• spontaneous abortion


• stomach or pelvic discomfort, aching, or heaviness


• sweating


• swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet


• tightness in the chest


• trouble speaking, thinking, or walking


• unpleasant breath odor


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• vaginal bleeding


• vomiting


• vomiting of blood


• wheezing


• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Breast pain or tenderness


• depression


• muscle or joint pain


• white or brownish vaginal discharge


• worry

Incidence not known

• Attack, assault, or force


• blurred or loss of vision


• change in walking and balance


• changes in behavior


• changes in patterns and rhythms of speech


• choking


• clumsiness or unsteadiness


• confusion about identity, place, and time


• continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears


• decreased awareness or responsiveness


• difficulty with moving


• disturbed color perception


• double vision


• drowsiness


• extreme dizziness or drowsiness


• feeling drunk


• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings


• feeling of unreality


• hair loss or thinning of the hair


• halos around lights


• hearing loss


• hives or welts


• longer or heavier menstrual periods


• loss of consciousness


• muscle cramps


• muscle stiffness


• night blindness


• normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected


• overbright appearance of lights


• redness of the skin


• relaxed and calm


• sensation of spinning


• sense of detachment from self or body


• severe sleepiness


• sleepiness


• slurred speech


• swollen tongue


• thoughts of killing oneself


• tunnel vision


• weight changes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Zonatuss

Generic Name: benzonatate (ben ZOE na tate)

Brand Names: Tessalon, Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss

What is Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough medicine. It works by numbing the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active.

Benzonatate is used to relieve coughing.

Benzonatate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to benzonatate or topical numbing medicines such as tetracaine or procaine (found in some insect bite and sunburn creams). Never suck or chew on a benzonatate capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Sucking or chewing the capsule may cause your mouth and throat to feel numb or cause other serious side effects.

Serious side effects of benzonatate include choking feeling, chest pain or numbness, feeling like you might pass out, confusion, or hallucinations. Some of these side effects may result from chewing or sucking on a benzonatate capsule.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 10 years old without medical advice. An overdose of benzonatate can be fatal to a child.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to benzonatate or topical numbing medicines such as tetracaine or procaine (found in some insect bite and sunburn creams). FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether benzonatate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether benzonatate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 10 years old without medical advice. An overdose of benzonatate can be fatal, especially to a child.

How should I take Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Never suck or chew on a benzonatate capsule. Swallow the pill whole. Sucking or chewing the capsule may cause your mouth and throat to feel numb or cause other serious side effects. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of benzonatate can be fatal, especially to a child. Accidental death has occurred in children under 2 years old who took only 1 or 2 capsules.

Overdose symptoms may include numbness in the mouth or throat, feeling restless or very sleepy, tremors or shaking, seizure (convulsions), slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, and slow breathing (breathing may stop).

What should I avoid while taking Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using benzonatate

Zonatuss (benzonatate) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking benzonatate and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Zonatuss (benzonatate)?

Before taking benzonatate, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to drowsiness and other side effects of benzonatate.

There may be other drugs that can interact with benzonatate. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Ingredient matches for La-Fu

Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil is reported as an ingredient of La-Fu in the following countries:

• Czech Republic


• Slovakia

International Drug Name Search