Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold

Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold is a combination medicine used to relieve cough and chest congestion from allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold 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.

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.

Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

You may need to shake the liquid before you measure a dose. Follow all directions on the label.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and 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 right away.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are 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 provide 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. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold if you are currently using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. 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 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.

Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold can cause serious side effects. Stop using Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

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

Common side effects of Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold 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. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold is used as needed. If you have missed a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Giltuss Diabetic Cough and Cold will affect you. Your reactions could 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 cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can make you feel sleepy (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.