Tussall
Name: Tussall
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Tussall (dexbrompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexbrompheniramine, dextromethorphan, or phenylephrine.
Do not use 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 furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
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asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
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a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
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glaucoma;
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kidney disease;
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liver disease;
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diabetes;
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heart disease or high blood pressure;
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a thyroid disorder;
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cough with mucus, or cough caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
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enlarged prostate or urination problems; or
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if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Do not use cough or cold medicine without medical advice if you are pregnant.
This medicine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use cough or cold medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.