Gerilex Respiratory Suspension

Short Description

Gerilex Respiratory Suspension is a prescription medicine used to treat peptic ulcers, reduce excessive salivation and sweating, and before operations to reduce body secretions.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Gerilex Respiratory Suspension may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may also cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus. Before taking Gerilex Respiratory Suspension, let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. Let your doctor also know about if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Gerilex Respiratory Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Dry mouth Vomiting Flushing Increased heart rate Urinary retention Drowsiness Constipation

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gerilex Respiratory Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Gerilex Respiratory Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Gerilex Respiratory Suspension might reduce milk production.

Pregnancy Warning

Gerilex Respiratory Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.

Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor Shake well before use Take it with or without food Avoid driving and other things which require mental focus