Tablet identification letters on pil r AZ 286

Not Medical Advice: The imprint "AZ 286" was identified as Emagrin Forte acetaminophen 325 mg/guaifenesin 200mg/phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg.

It is used in the treatment of coughs and nasal congestion. Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue) are among some of the known side effects of this medication. No drug should be ruled out as causing symptoms, even if the symptom is not listed.

370 drugs are known to interact with Emagrin Forte, with 64 major drug interactions that are known as well.

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration has ruled that cold and cough medicines are not safe for young children and should not be given to children younger than 4. However, it is now estimated that 40 percent of parents are giving children’s cold and cough over-the-counter medicine to children younger than 4.

In health news, an interesting Australian healing plant niaouli acts as an effective decongestant that clears mucus from the lungs, larynx and nasal tract. Learn more at nwitimes.com.