Cough DM

Cough DM is a medicine that helps stop coughing caused by the common cold or flu.

Cough DM will not treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Cough DM 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 for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

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

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 ahead of time that you have taken Cough DM in the past few days.

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

Do not use Cough DM if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days, including isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use Cough DM if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could cause a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Cough DM if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you if you have any medical conditions.

Cough DM should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

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

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

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

• severe nervousness, confusion;
• severe dizziness or drowsiness;
• blurred vision; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Common side effects of Cough DM may include:

• nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• dizziness;
• tingling; or
• feeling restless.

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

Since cough or cold medicine is taken as needed, you might not follow 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 doing anything dangerous until you understand how Cough DM will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of this medicine worse.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients similar to Cough DM.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that make you drowsy or slow your breathing (such as opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicines for anxiety or seizures). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this medication guide.