Dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol

Dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol is a combination medicine used in adults and children who are at least 6 years old to treat cough, pain from a sore mouth or sore throat, and pain from canker sores.

Dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol 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. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.

Do not give this medicine to children younger than 6 years old. 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.

Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Do not use this medicine more often than directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Call your doctor if your sore throat is severe and does not improve in 2 days and you have a fever, rash, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or headaches.

Stop using dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days and you have irritation, pain, redness, swelling, or cough that comes back with fever, rash, or a headache that does not go away.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use this medicine if you are using or if you 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.

Do not use dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol 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.

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

• asthma or COPD, or a cough caused by smoking, emphysema;
• chronic bronchitis; or
• a cough with mucus.

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, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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

• irritation, redness;
• swelling, pain; or
• a cough that comes back with fever, rash, or a headache that does not go away.

Common side effects of dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol may include:

• drowsiness;
• 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 FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

• Drinking alcohol with dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol can cause side effects.

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

• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can make you sleepy (like opioid medications, sleep medicines, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are mentioned here.