Ed ChlorPed D

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that helps lessen the effects of histamine, a natural chemical in the body. Histamine can cause sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that helps narrow blood vessels in the nasal passages. When blood vessels are dilated, it can lead to nasal congestion (a stuffy nose).

Ed ChlorPed D is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Ed ChlorPed D 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. Do not use more or less than recommended, or for longer than advised. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms improve.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always check with a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children can lead to death.

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may release too much of the drug at once.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before swallowing.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever along with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

This medication can cause unusual results with allergy skin tests. Inform any doctor treating you that you are taking an antihistamine.

If you need surgery, inform the surgeon in advance if you have taken a cold medicine in the past few days.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

You should not use Ed ChlorPed D if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:

• asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
• a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
• kidney or liver disease;
• high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or recent heart attack;
• enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• glaucoma;
• diabetes;
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
• pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor);
• overactive thyroid; or
• if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).

It is not known whether Ed ChlorPed D will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine pass into breast milk or if they could harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow down breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.

Liquid cold medicine that is artificially sweetened may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.

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

Ed ChlorPed D may cause serious side effects. Stop using Ed ChlorPed D and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• chest pain, rapid heartbeat, fast or uneven heartbeat;
• confusion, seeing or hearing things that are not there, severe nervousness;
• trembling, seizure (convulsions);
• very little or no urination;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
• extremely high blood pressure (severe headache, ringing in your ears, anxiety, shortness of breath).

Common side effects of Ed ChlorPed D may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
• dry nose or mouth;
• nausea, stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite;
• trouble with memory or concentration; or
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

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

Since cold medicine is taken when you need it, you might not have a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medicine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

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

This medication may affect your thinking or reactions. Be cautious if you drive or do anything that needs you to be alert.

Drinking alcohol can increase some side effects of chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, or sleep medicine. Ed ChlorPed D is found in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can lead to getting too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Ed ChlorPed D if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when taken together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing can make these effects worse. Ask your doctor before taking Ed ChlorPed D with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.