Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief is a medicine that helps reduce coughing caused by the common cold or flu.

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief will not help with a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief 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 Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief in the past few days.

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

Do not use Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, including isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A serious drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief if you are allergic to it.

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

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief 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; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief may cause serious side effects. Stop using Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief 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 Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief may include:

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

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 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 once.

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 Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief will affect you. Your reactions might be weakened.

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

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients like those in Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing (like opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medication 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.