Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time

Acetaminophen helps relieve pain and reduce fever. Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergy symptoms. Phenylephrine helps relieve nasal congestion.

Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time is a combination medicine that treats cold and flu symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, headache, fever, and body aches.

There are many different brands and forms of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only meant for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Some brands of Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time are not approved for anyone younger than 12 years old.

Always follow the instructions on the medicine label when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Misusing antihistamines in very young children can lead to death.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Dissolve one packet of the powder in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it immediately.

Call your doctor if your sore throat lasts more than 2 days, or if you also have a fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, or rash.

Stop taking this medicine and talk with your doctor if your fever lasts more than 3 days, or if you still have pain, a stuffy nose, or a cough after 7 days (5 days if treating a child). Also call your doctor if your symptoms worsen, or if you notice any redness or swelling.

If you need surgery or medical tests, inform the surgeon or doctor in advance if you have taken this medicine in the last few days.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Use this medicine exactly as directed. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Some brands of Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time are not approved for use in anyone younger than 12 years old.

Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of liver damage while using acetaminophen.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
• liver disease;
• high blood pressure, heart disease;
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• a thyroid disorder;
• diabetes;
• glaucoma; or
• a condition for which you take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

In rare cases, acetaminophen may lead to a severe skin reaction that can be life-threatening. This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before without any issues. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never take any medicine that contains acetaminophen again.

This medicine can cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• severe drowsiness;
• painful or difficult urination;
• dizziness, trouble sleeping, nervousness; or
• liver problems—loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time may include:

• drowsiness;
• dry eyes, blurred vision;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• constipation; or
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time is used as needed, you may not follow a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much can be deadly or cause liver damage.

Signs of an overdose may include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, confusion, ringing in your ears, upper stomach pain, dark urine, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, yellowing of your skin or eyes, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that may contain acetaminophen or diphenhydramine. This includes medicines for pain, fever, swelling, cold/flu symptoms, or anti-itch medicines used on the skin. Using too much acetaminophen or diphenhydramine can result in a fatal overdose.

Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of liver damage while taking this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Children's Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.