Conex

Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine that lowers the effects of the natural chemical histamine in your body. Histamine can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that reduces the size of blood vessels in the nasal passages. Enlarged blood vessels can lead to nasal congestion (a stuffy nose).

Conex is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Conex may also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use 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. Cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Always ask a doctor before giving this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old. You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

This medication can cause unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

You should not use Conex if you are allergic to dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine.

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 it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;
• a thyroid disorder;
• glaucoma;
• diabetes; or
• an enlarged prostate with urination problems.

It is not known whether Conex will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine pass into breast milk or if they could harm a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding a baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may slow breast milk production.

Artificially sweetened liquid cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.

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

Conex may cause serious side effects. Stop using Conex and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe nervousness;
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• trouble sleeping;
• fast or uneven heart rate; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Side effects may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of Conex may include:

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

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.

Since cold medicine is taken as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly and forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase side effects of Conex.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, or sleep medicine. Many combination medicines contain dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine. Taking certain products together can lead to taking too much of a certain medicine. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant.

Conex may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Conex with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.