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Generic: chlorpheniramine-dextromethorphan View All Brands Cough & Cold, Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold, Cough & Runny Nose, Coricidin HBP Cough and Cold, Effective Strength Cough Syrup, Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold An upper respiratory combination - It is used to treat the symptoms of a cold				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate This medicine may also interact with the following medications: alcohol barbiturates, like phenobarbital furazolidone linezolid medicines for sleep other medicines for cold, cough or allergy procarbazine some herbal or nutritional supplements like St. John's Wort This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. See the doctor if the symptoms last more than 7 days or if a fever, rash, or long lasting headache is also present. Coughs that last more than 7 days or come back can be a sign of a serious health condition. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems changes in vision confused, faint, lightheaded fast, irregular heartbeat seizures trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): constipation dry mouth, nose, throat drowsy, sleepy headache stomach upset, nausea difficulty sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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