Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.

Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough is a combination medicine used to treat a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough may also be used for other 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.

Always follow the instructions on the medicine label when giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children can lead to death.

Ask a doctor before giving the medicine to a child.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided or a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

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.

If you need surgery or medical tests, inform the doctor 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 Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could cause a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, among others.

Use this medicine exactly as directed. Taking too much diphenhydramine can cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Consult a doctor before giving this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old.

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain diphenhydramine. Taking too much of this medicine can lead to a fatal overdose.

Do not use Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough if you have taken 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, among others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to use Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough if you have ever had:

• asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
• high blood pressure, heart disease;
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• glaucoma;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label 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; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe drowsiness;
• sleeplessness;
• painful or difficult urination;
• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
• trouble breathing;
• anxiety, nervousness;
• a seizure; or
• problems with balance or speech.

Common side effects of Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• nausea, vomiting, constipation;
• blurred vision; or
• trouble sleeping.

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.

Since Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed 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. Taking too much diphenhydramine and phenylephrine can be deadly.

Signs of an overdose may include vomiting, confusion, extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or engage in activities that could be dangerous until you know how Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough will affect you. Your reactions may be affected.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may have diphenhydramine in it. This includes medicines for sleep, cold or allergy symptoms, or anti-itch creams. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in a fatal overdose.

Consuming alcohol with this medicine can lead to side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Kindermed Kids' Night Time Cold and Cough with any other medicines, especially those that can make you sleepy (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any new medicines you begin or stop. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.