De-Chlor HC

De-Chlor HC is part of the drug classes:

• Substituted alkylamines

• Opium alkaloids and derivatives

• Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents

• Sympathomimetics

• Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations

• Sympathomimetics used as decongestants

• Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids

• Sympathomimetics, plain

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

You should not use this medicine if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

You should not use chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine if you are allergic to it, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

• diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease;

• a colostomy or ileostomy;

• liver or kidney disease;

• heart disease;

• glaucoma;

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• a head injury or brain tumor;

• asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;

• a thyroid disorder;

• pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);

• low blood pressure; or

• if you are dehydrated.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. If you use hydrocodone while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Hydrocodone may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

You may take this medication with or without food.

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Hydrocodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of hydrocodone can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops.

Applies to chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine: oral liquid

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 this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• severe anxiety, confusion, fear;

• painful or difficult urination;

• little or no urinating; or

• dangerously high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, anxiety, confusion, severe chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats.

Side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• mood changes;

• blurred vision; or

• nausea, vomiting.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.