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Generic: dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine View All Brands Viratan-DM, Viravan-DM, Codimal DM, V-Tan DM, Codituss DM, Triplex DM, Zotex-12, Tannate V DM, Aldex DM, Codal-DM Syrup, Poly Hist DM, MyHist-DM, Aldex, Deconsal DM Tannate An upper respiratory combination - It is used to relieve cough and congestion from a cold or allergy				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. 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 or any product containing alcohol medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for high blood pressure medicines for sleep other cough and cold medicines 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 if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. 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 fast, irregular heartbeat high or low blood pressure irritable, nervous, restless, tremors 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): headache loss of appetite nausea, vomiting sensitivity to sunlight stomach upset trouble 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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