Hemangeol
Warnings
What may interact with HEMANGEOL?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-feverfew
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aluminum hydroxide gel
-antipyrine
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-cimetidine
-ciprofloxacin
-diazepam
-fluconazole
-haloperidol
-isoniazid
-medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine or colestipol
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
-teniposide
-theophylline
-thyroid medicines
-tolbutamide
-warfarin
-zileuton
What should I tell my health care provider before I take HEMANGEOL?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-circulation problems in fingers and toes
-diabetes
-poor appetite or feeding problems (infants)
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood pressure
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma
-PHACE syndrome
-pheochromocytoma
-slow heart rate
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to propranolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using HEMANGEOL?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate as directed. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be, and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Avoid alcoholic drinks; they can make you more dizzy.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Learn the symptoms of low blood sugar. Do not give this medicine to small children if they are not feeding regularly or are vomiting.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused drug 2 months after opening.
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