Giltuss Cough and Cold

Giltuss Cough and Cold is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough, stuffy nose, and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Giltuss Cough and Cold may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

Your dose may need to change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. To avoid medication mistakes, use it exactly as directed on the label or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not give this medicine to a child without getting medical advice first. Follow all instructions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Misusing this medicine can cause death in very young children.

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

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

Drink extra fluids to help loosen congestion and soothe your throat while 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 that come with this medicine. Your pharmacist can give you more information on how to store this medicine.

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

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.

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

• heart disease, high blood pressure;
• diabetes;
• a thyroid disorder;
• urination problems due to an enlarged prostate;
• glaucoma;
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
• cough with mucus, or 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.

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

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

• little or no urination;
• fast or slow heartbeats;
• confusion, dizziness, feeling unsteady;
• nervousness, trouble sleeping (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 Giltuss Cough and Cold may include:

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

Giltuss Cough and Cold is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip the missed 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 know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

• Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can make you feel drowsy (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine 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.