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Acetaminophen/Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine/Phenylephrine Oral Capsule (DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT/ACETAMINOPHEN/ANTIHISTAMINE - ORAL)

Instructions

You may take with food to prevent stomach upset.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

Drink plenty of water while on this medicine.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

You may stop using this medicine if you no longer have symptoms.

Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine/Phenylephrine

Cautions

This medicine is not recommended for use in children younger than 6.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

If possible, avoid using with alcohol, marijuana, or other medicines that can cause dizziness or drowsiness. These include allergy/cold products, muscle relaxers, sleep aids, and pain relievers.

Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

This medicine contains acetaminophen. There are many medicines with acetaminophen. Taking these medicines together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen. This can cause serious liver problems. Look carefully on the package of all your medicines to see if acetaminophen is included. Ask your pharmacist which medicines you can take safely.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
  • blurry vision
  • constipation
  • dizziness or drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • high blood pressure
  • nausea and vomiting
  • nervousness
  • stomach upset or abdominal pain

If you have any of the following side effects, you may be getting too much medicine. Please contact your doctor to let them know about these side effects.

  • difficulty concentrating
  • an exaggerated feeling of well-being (euphoria)
  • hallucinations (unusual thoughts, seeing or hearing things that are not real)
  • irritability
  • signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
  • shakiness

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • changes in memory, mood, or thinking
  • fast or irregular heart beats
  • red, burning, or itchy skin
  • seizures
  • difficulty or discomfort urinating

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.