Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows: During intake of Tessalon Perles, report to your physician immediately regarding any experience of chest tightness, wheezing, increased shortness of breath, and other symptoms of chest infection, such as, fever, rapid heart rate, and episodes of confusion, for any appropriate changes in plan of care to be considered. Tessalon Perles use can also induce constipation. Proper hydration measures and compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows: Tessalon Perles intake can also result in some dizziness and confusion. Taking this medication with alcohol products, opioid pain medications, antihistamines, antianxiety medications, and antidepressants can add to the dizziness and confusion, thus leading to complications. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows: Tessalon Perles, by numbing the airways and respiratory tissues, reduces the sensitivity of respiratory tissues to stimulation by any irritants, such as, dust particles and chemicals, and thus suppresses the cough. In this process, Tessalon Perles can also desensitize the mucosa of the mouth, leading to reduced sensitivity of the oral cavity. The numbness of the oral cavity and pharynx can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows: Keep your medication out of reach with any children in the house, as accidental ingestion of the medication can result in serious episodes of choking and airway compromise. Also, individuals upon accidental ingestion or overdose, can present with restlessness, anxiety, seizures, sudden cardiac arrest, which can be fatal. Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening numbness in the mouth, any [...]