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Desgen Pediatric
Generic name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine
Brand names: Broncotron Ped, Children Giltuss Cough and Cold, Deconex DMX, Desgen DM (Phenylephrine), Desgen Pediatric, Giltuss Cough and Cold, Giltuss TR, G-Supress DX, G-Tron Ped, G-Tusicof, Mucinex Children's Congestion and Cough Very Berry, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Multi-Symptom Cold Stuffy Nose, Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Clear and Cool, Mucinex FreeFrom Severe Congestion and Cough, Nivanex DMX, Pre
What is Desgen Pediatric?
Desgen Pediatric is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough, stuffy nose, and chest congestion due to allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Desgen Pediatric may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.
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How should I take Desgen Pediatric?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.
Your dose may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.
Follow the storage instructions provided with this medicine. Your pharmacist can provide more information about how to store this medicine.
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Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
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Before taking this medicine
Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have:
- heart disease, high blood pressure;
- diabetes;
- a thyroid disorder;
- urination problems due to an enlarged prostate;
- glaucoma;
- epilepsy or another seizure disorder; or
- a cough with mucus, or a cough caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
This medicine may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Desgen Pediatric side effects
Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
- little or no urination;
- fast or slow heartbeats;
- confusion, dizziness, feeling unsteady;
- nervousness, sleep issues (insomnia);
- severe nausea or vomiting;
- severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
- slow breathing; or
- unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Common side effects of Desgen Pediatric may include:
- diarrhea, constipation;
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- sleep issues (insomnia); or
- feeling nervous, restless, or irritable.
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Desgen Pediatric is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at once.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how this medicine will affect you. It may impair your reactions.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may have similar ingredients.
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What other drugs will affect Desgen Pediatric?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
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