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Enalapril

Special Instructions

• Give this medication only as directed, and do not stop unless directed to stop by your child's doctor.
• This medication can be taken with or without food.
• Limit salt substitutes and other foods high in potassium. Do not use a salt substitute without the doctor's advice.
• Limit or avoid natural licorice, which can cause the body to retain sodium and water.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle / package.
• Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
• If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) at 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
• If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

If Your Child Misses a Dose

• Give a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your child's regular schedule.
• Do not give a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with your healthcare provider.

For more medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and / or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.

Possible Side Effects of Medication

• Trouble breathing or chest tightness
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Excessive sweating, diarrhea or vomiting
• Swelling of the lips, tongue or face
• Swelling of the legs or belly
• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes
• Significant weight gain

Call Your Child's Doctor If:

Call if your child is having any side effects, especially:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, face, hands, feet or ankles
• Vomiting, diarrhea, or other condition causing dehydration, since this may lower blood pressure
• Excessive sweating
• Persistent cough
• Fainting
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Fever, or other signs of infection