IODINATED GLYCEROL

Brand & Generic Names

Iophen	Par Glycerol
Iophen-C Liquid	Par Glycerol C
Iotuss	Par Glycerol DM
Iotuss-DM	R-Gen
Organic-1	Tussi-Organidin DM Liquid
Organidin	Tussi-Organidin Liquid

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Expectorant

Uses

Loosens mucus in bronchial tubes.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Tablets--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet and take with liquid or food. Instructions to take on empty stomach mean 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Oral solution--Swallow with liquid to lessen stomach irritation.
Elixir--Swallow with liquid.
Drink a glass of water after each dose.

When to take:
Usually 4 times a day--approximately every 4 hours while awake.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Increases secretions in bronchial tubes and makes them thinner, which aids in coughing them up.

Time lapse before drug works:
None. Works immediately.

Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

Allergic reaction with Seek emergency treatment fever, joint pain, immediately. hives, rash, swollen face.

Common:

Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain.

Infrequent:

Swollen glands below the ears.

Rare:

Iodism (burning mouth, headache, eye irritation, metallic taste, rash, sore teeth and gums).

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to iodine or inorganic iodides.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you have adolescent acne.
• If you have cystic fibrosis.
• If you have thyroid disease.

Over age 60:
No special problems expected.

Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use.

Breast-feeding:
Drug passes into milk. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.

Infants & children:
Effect not documented. Consult your pediatrician.

Prolonged use:

• May cause decreased thyroid function (hypothyroidism).
• Talk to your doctor about the need for follow-up medical examinations or laboratory studies to check thyroid function.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Avoid if you feel confused, drowsy or dizzy.

Discontinuing:
No special problems expected.

Others:

• Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.
• May affect results in some medical tests.
• Do not use for prolonged periods of time.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Antithyroid drugs*	Increased likelihood of adversely
	affecting thyroid gland function.
Lithium	Increased likelihood of adversely
	affecting thyroid gland function.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	Decreased iodinated glycerol
	effect.
Beverages:	No special problems expected.
Cocaine:	No special problems expected.
Foods:	No special problems expected.
Marijuana:	No special problems expected.
Tobacco:	No special problems expected.