This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-86.īefore taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Ĭall your doctor for medical advice about side effects. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations, nervousness), seizures, shaking (tremors), trouble urinating.Ī very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, if they worsen or return, if you develop fever, rash, or a persistent headache, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.ĭrowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, or headache may occur. Place each dose on the tongue and allow to dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water. If you are using a product made to dissolve in the mouth (such as strips), dry your hands before handling the medication. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/cup. If you are using the chewable tablets, chew each tablet well and swallow. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of cough suppressant and antihistamine may be different between products. There are many brands and forms of this product available. Do not take more of this medication than recommended for your age. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Take the tablet, capsule, or liquid form by mouth with or without food. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are taking the over-the-counter product to self-treat, follow all directions on the product package before taking this medication. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Talk with your doctor before using this product for a chronic cough from smoking or a cough with too much/thick mucus.Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. This product also contains an antihistamine (such as triprolidine, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine) that works by blocking the effects of a certain natural substance ( histamine), which causes allergy symptoms. It affects a certain part of the brain ( cough center) to help you stop coughing. This product contains a non- opioid cough suppressant (such as chlophedianol, dextromethorphan). This combination product is used for the temporary relief of cough, sneezing, or runny nose due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.