Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime

Name: Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime

Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime Overview

Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: 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. For more information about Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime see its generics Chlorphenamine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine

What is Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?

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, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

What should I avoid while taking Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines 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 or cough suppressant.

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

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

Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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

  • severe anxiety or restless feeling, hallucinations, tremor, seizure (convulsions);

  • fast or pounding heartbeats;

  • painful or difficult urination, little or no urinating;

  • pale skin, weakness; or

  • increased blood pressure--severe headache, buzzing in your ears, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats.

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, loss of appetite;

  • dry mouth;

  • increased urination;

  • dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, mild headache;

  • sleep problems (insomnia); or

  • nervousness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. 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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