Contac Cold

Contac Cold helps relieve nasal and sinus congestion, as well as congestion in the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, known as the eustachian tubes.

Contac Cold might also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Take with a full glass of water.

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

You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. 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.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all directions on the label and package.

• Use exactly as directed.

You should not use Contac Cold if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Contac Cold if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist to see if this medicine is safe for you if you have ever had:

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

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

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

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

• dizziness;
• nervousness; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may not experience any at all.

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

Since Contac Cold is taken as needed, you may not have a regular dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

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

Do not take this medication if you are also taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough or cold medicine. Many combination medicines contain Contac Cold or another decongestant. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medicine.

Other drugs may affect Contac Cold, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.