if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
glaucoma
a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
do not use more than directed
marked drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
glaucoma
a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
to find right dose, use rotating bottle label to dose by weight; otherwise, use chart below to dose by age
specifically designed for use with enclosed dosing spoon. Use only enclosed dosing spoon to dose this product. Do not use any other dosing device
age
dose
under 6 years
do not use
6 to under 12 years
1-2 tsp. (5-10 mL) every 6 hours
do not exceed recommended dose
adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: do not use
do not exceed recommended dose
adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
children under 12 years: do not use
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2.1 Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosage of OPSUMIT is 10 mg once daily for oral administration. Doses higher than 10 mg once daily have not been studied in patients with PAH and are not recommended.
2.2 Pregnancy Testing in Females of Reproductive Potential
Initiate treatment with OPSUMIT in females of reproductive potential only after a negative pregnancy test. Obtain monthly pregnancy test during treatment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
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do not exceed recommended dose
adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: do not use