Note: This document contains side effect information about dexchlorpheniramine / phenylephrine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Rymed.

Applies to dexchlorpheniramine / phenylephrine: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe dizziness;

• nervousness, trouble sleeping;

• little or no urination; or

• high blood pressure (severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears).

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• dry mouth, nose, or throat;

• constipation;

• blurred vision; or

• feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to dexchlorpheniramine/phenylephrine: oral tablet, oral tablet extended release.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, dry mouth, anorexia, and heartburn.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, mild sedation, tremor, weakness, insomnia, drowsiness, restlessness, convulsions, central nervous system depression, and nervousness.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria.^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included fear, anxiety, and tenseness.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included pallor, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse with hypotension.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory difficulty.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included very rare reports of dermatitis.^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurring of vision.^[Ref]