MonteCough

MonteCough is part of the drug classes:

• Other cough suppressants

• Expectorants

• Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents

• Sympathomimetics

• Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations

• Sympathomimetics used as decongestants

• Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids

• Sympathomimetics, plain

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

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

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

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

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

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

This medicine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of carbetapentane, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Carbetapentane, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

Applies to carbetapentane / guaifenesin / phenylephrine: oral liquid, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included nervousness, lightheadedness, excitability, restlessness, dizziness, tenseness, convulsions, CNS depression, and insomnia.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included arrhythmias and hypotension with cardiovascular collapse.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.[Ref]

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included fear, anxiety, and hallucinations.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory difficulty.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria.[Ref]

General

General side effects have included weakness and pallor.[Ref]

Some side effects of MonteCough may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.