Fenesin DM IR

Fenesin DM IR is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Fenesin DM IR may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor prescribed. Cold or cough medicine is meant for short-term use only.

Your dose may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. To avoid mistakes, use it 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 instructions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use it to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine can cause death in very young children.

Measure liquid medicine using the provided measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

You may need to shake the liquid before measuring a dose. Follow all instructions on the label.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.

Dissolve the effervescent tablets in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir and drink right away. Add more water to the glass, swirl, and drink.

Sprinkle the granules directly onto your tongue and swallow immediately.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen congestion and soothe your throat while taking this medicine.

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 give you more information about how to store this medicine.

Do not use this medicine if you are currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A serious drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Fenesin DM IR if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Fenesin DM IR if you are taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

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

• a cough with mucus; or
• asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

This medicine may have phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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

Fenesin DM IR may cause serious side effects. Stop using Fenesin DM IR and call your doctor right away if you have:

• changes in mood;
• severe headache; or
• severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might faint.

Common side effects of Fenesin DM IR may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• trouble sleeping (insomnia);
• diarrhea; or
• feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable.

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

Fenesin DM IR is used as needed. If you miss a dose while following a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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 Fenesin DM IR will affect you. Your reactions may be affected.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may have similar ingredients.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can lead to side effects.

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). Tell 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.