Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time

Acetaminophen is a medicine that helps relieve pain and reduce fever. Diphenhydramine is a type of antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.

Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time is a combination medicine that helps treat cold and flu symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, headache, fever, and body aches.

There are many different brands and forms of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time may also be used for other purposes 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 improve.

Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Some brands of Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time are not approved for use in anyone younger than 12 years old.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.

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

Dissolve one packet of the powder in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away.

Call your doctor if you still have a sore throat after 2 days, or if you also have a fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, or rash.

Stop taking this medicine and talk with your doctor if you still have a fever after 3 days, or if you still have pain, stuffy nose, or a cough after 7 days (5 days if treating a child). Also call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you have any redness or swelling.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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.

Use this medicine exactly as directed. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Some brands of Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time are not approved for use in anyone younger than 12 years old.

Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

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 this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
• liver disease;
• high blood pressure, heart disease;
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• a thyroid disorder;
• diabetes;
• glaucoma; or
• a condition for which you take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

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.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before without any issues. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you experience this type of reaction, you should never take any medicine that contains acetaminophen again.

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

• severe drowsiness;
• painful or difficult urination;
• dizziness, trouble sleeping, nervousness; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time may include:

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

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 the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time is taken as needed, you might 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 help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much can be fatal or harm your liver.

Signs of an overdose may include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, confusion, ringing in your ears, upper stomach pain, dark urine, not urinating, very dry eyes and mouth, yellowing of your skin or eyes, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your reactions might be impaired.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may have acetaminophen or diphenhydramine in it. This includes medicines for pain, fever, swelling, cold/flu symptoms, or anti-itch creams. Taking too much acetaminophen or diphenhydramine can cause a fatal overdose.

Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of liver damage while using this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.