Brand Names:
Generic Names:
- Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Doxylamine / Pseudoephedrine
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This product uses four active ingredients to relieve the symptoms of the
common cold. No medicine cures the common cold.
Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. To avoid taking an
overdose of acetaminophen, check the labels of all over-the-counter and
prescription medications you are taking as many contain acetaminophen.
Liver damage may occur with excessive use of acetaminophen.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant for short-term use to help relieve
dry, hacking, nonproductive cough. Unless recommended by a physician,
dextromethorphan should not be used to treat persistent chronic cough
related to smoking, emphysema, or asthma, or a cough that produces
excessive secretions.
You may find that other measures increase the cough suppressant effect of
dextromethorphan. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid smoke, dust and other
atmospheric pollutants. Sucking on hard candy or lozenges may relieve
throat irritation or discomfort.
Doxylamine is an antihistamine used to help relieve symptoms of the common
cold and seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and eye and
throat irritation. Antihistamines may cause irritability, dry mouth,
thickening of mucus secretions, blurred vision, and difficulty in
urination.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which may help decrease nasal stuffiness
in hay fever, sinusitis and the common cold. Decongestants may cause
nervousness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache,
nausea, and rapid heartbeat.
If you are taking prescription antidepressant medication called moclobemide
(Manerix), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate), do not take
this medication. Severe headache, neck stiffness, shakiness, dizziness,
nausea, vomiting, racing of the heart, and increased blood pressure may
result. If this occurs, obtain medical help immediately.
Consult with your physician before taking this medication if you have
glaucoma or an enlarged prostate gland. Do not use this medication if you
have hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, or heart or
blood vessel disease.
Do not take this medication more often or in greater dosages than
recommended on the package labelling. To do so increases the risk of side
effects.
Some people experience drowsiness with this medication. Do not drive or
operate dangerous machinery until you see how it affects you.
Tell your physician or pharmacist if you develop any persistent or
troublesome side effects while taking this medication.
Alcoholic beverages and some medications such as sleeping pills and
tranquilizers will cause increased sedation (and intoxication with
alcohol). Use extreme moderation if alcohol is consumed and do not take any
other medications without the advice of your physician or pharmacist.
Tell your physician if you plan to become pregnant or if you wish to
breast-feed your baby.
Store this medication in its original labelled container,tightly closed, in
a dark place and out of the reach of children. Do not allow anyone else to
use this medication.
