Cough And Cold

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.

Cough And Cold is a combination medicine that helps relieve sneezing, runny nose, and cough caused by the common cold.

Cough And Cold may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cough or cold medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

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

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell your surgeon or doctor if you are currently using this medicine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

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.

Do not use cough or cold medicine to make a child sleepy.

Do not use Cough And 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.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or dextromethorphan.

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

• glaucoma;
• an enlarged prostate;
• urination problems; or
• a cough with mucus, or a cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

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

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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

Stop using Cough And Cold and contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe drowsiness.

Side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may happen more often in older adults.

Common side effects of Cough And Cold may include:

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

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

Since cough or cold medicine is taken as needed, you may not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Cough And Cold will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (like opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This medication guide does not list all possible drug interactions.