Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion

• Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion is part of the drug classes:

• Expectorants

• Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents

• Sympathomimetics

• Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations

• Sympathomimetics used as decongestants

• Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids

• Sympathomimetics, plain

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough, cold, or allergy medicine. Guaifenesin and phenylephrine are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug.

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

Stop using guaifenesin and phenylephrine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; or

• severe anxiety or nervousness.

Common side effects may include:

• dry mouth, nose, or throat;

• upset stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting;

• feeling excited or restless (especially in children);

• sleep problems (insomnia); or

• headache, dizziness.

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.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking guaifenesin and phenylephrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.