Panatuss Pediatric DXP

Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine that lowers the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that cause the cough reflex.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows blood vessels in the nasal passages. Enlarged blood vessels can lead to nasal congestion (a stuffy nose).

Panatuss Pediatric DXP is a combination medicine used to relieve a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Panatuss Pediatric DXP will not treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Panatuss Pediatric DXP 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. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

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

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

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

Do not use cough or cold medicine to make a child sleepy.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexbrompheniramine, dextromethorphan, or phenylephrine.

Do not use cough or cold medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

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

• asthma or COPD;
• a cough with mucus, or a cough caused by chronic bronchitis;
• a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
• glaucoma;
• liver or kidney disease;
• diabetes;
• heart disease or high blood pressure;
• a thyroid disorder; or
• urination problems.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Liquid medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Get emergency medical help if you have 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 have:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
• trouble breathing;
• severe dizziness or anxiety;
• very little or no urination;
• difficulty sleeping; or
• increased blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed.

Common side effects of Panatuss Pediatric DXP may include:

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling feeling);
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• feeling anxious, restless, or irritable;
• dizziness, drowsiness;
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children);
• loss of appetite;
• blurred vision; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

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 Panatuss Pediatric DXP is taken as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's close to the 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.

Drinking alcohol while taking Panatuss Pediatric DXP can lead to side effects.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that might have similar ingredients.

Do not drive or engage in any dangerous activities until you understand how this medicine affects you. Your reactions may be impaired.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing (like opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are mentioned in this medication guide.