Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Check for the integrity of the capsule before swallowing it. Make sure the capsule is not cut or broken. Damaged structural integrity of the capsule can result in release of the contents of capsule in the mouth and lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tessalon Perles as follows: Tessalon Perles use is mostly recommended for episodes of dry cough. Tessalon Perles use in individuals with productive cough can result in suppression of the cough, but contribute to the thick mucus secretions getting accumulated in the respiratory tract. This can lead to development of chest tightness, increased shortness of breath, and contribute to development of respiratory infections. Check with your physician regarding your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tessalon Perles as follows: Do not take Tessalon Perles, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Tessalon Perles. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tessalon Perles as follows: Respiratory side-effects Tessalon Perles use in individuals with productive cough can result in suppression of the cough, but contribute to the thick mucus secretions getting accumulated in the respiratory tract. This can lead to development of chest tightness, increased shortness of breath, and contribute to development of respiratory infections with fever, rapid heart rate, productive cough, and episodes of confusion. Tessalon Perles, by [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tessalon Perles as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Tessalon Perles use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Tessalon Perles with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Tessalon Perles use can also induce constipation. Proper hydration measures and compliance with [...]