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What is Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, And Pseudoephedrine?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.
Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Warnings
Do not use chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
Liquid medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
- asthma or COPD, cough with mucus;
- a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
- high blood pressure, heart disease;
- liver or kidney disease;
- glaucoma;
- enlarged prostate or urination problems;
- overactive thyroid; or
- pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor).
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, And Pseudoephedrine
Use Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, And Pseudoephedrine (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Measure carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). liquid medicine
You must chew the before you swallow it. chewable tablet
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. use two doses at one time. Do not
Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, And Pseudoephedrine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe anxiety, tremor, seizure (convulsions);
- painful or difficult urination;
- fast or pounding heartbeats; or
- severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears.
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- blurred vision;
- dry mouth, nose, or throat;
- increased or decreased urination;
- nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- nervousness.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, And Pseudoephedrine?
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This medicine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medicines that may contain similar ingredients.