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Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: bell-a-DON-a AL-ka-loids/klor-fen-EER-a-meen/sue-do-eh-FED-rin
Generic Name: Belladonna Alkaloids/Chlorpheniramine/Pseudoephedrine
Brand Name: Examples include Respa-AR and Ru-Tuss

Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets are used for:

Relieving congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets are an antihistamine, decongestant, and anticholinergic combination. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It also relieves nasal congestion by shrinking the nasal mucous membranes, which promotes nasal drainage, and dries the chest by decreasing lung secretions.

Do NOT use Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets


• you are pregnant or breast-feeding


• you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days


• you have severe heart blood vessel disease, severe high blood pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe bleeding, severe irritation of the esophagus or other serious problems with the esophagus (eg, esophageal achalasia), peptic ulcer, a blockage of your stomach or bowel, bowel motility problems, severe bowel inflammation (eg, ulcerative colitis), certain muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis), or uncontrolled bleeding


• you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a history of diabetes, an enlarged prostate, bladder or kidney problems, high blood pressure, diarrhea, asthma, nerve problems, heart problems, blood clots, a hiatal hernia, an adrenal gland tumor, glaucoma, breathing problems during sleep, seizures, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), or an overactive thyroid

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Alpha-blockers (eg, prazosin, guanethidine, methyldopa), beta-blockers (eg, atenolol), diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline)


• Alkalizers (eg, calcium or magnesium antacids), anticholinergics (eg, atropine, benztropine, dicyclomine), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide), ergotamine, or sodium bicarbonate because the side effects of Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may be increased


• Bromocriptine, catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone), certain stimulants (eg, doxapram, pseudoephedrine), cocaine, digoxin, droxidopa, potassium chloride, or sodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects may be increased by Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets


• Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because effectiveness may be decreased by Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets:

Use Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Do not take Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets at the same time as an antacid, certain medicines for diarrhea (eg, kaolin, pectin, attapulgite, bismuth), or ketoconazole. Take these medicines 2 or 3 hours before or after taking Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing. Some brands of Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may be broken in half before they are taken. If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, ask your pharmacist if your brand may be broken in half.


• If you miss a dose of Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets. Using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• If your symptoms do not improve within 7 days or if you develop a high fever or persistent headache, check with your doctor.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dry mouth. To relieve dry mouth, suck on sugarless hard candy or ice chips, chew sugarless gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may cause your eyes to become sensitive to sunlight. Wearing sunglasses may help.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may reduce sweating. Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities; heatstroke may occur.


• Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets without checking with your doctor.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets contains pseudoephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains pseudoephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.


• If you have trouble sleeping, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time of the day to take Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may interfere with certain lab test results. Be sure your doctors and lab personnel know that you are taking Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Diabetes patients - Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.


• Caution is advised when using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Caution is advised when using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets during pregnancy. Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets are excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets.

Possible side effects of Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Ru-Tuss side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include deep sleep or loss of consciousness; hot or cool skin; irregular heartbeat; irritability, anxiety, or panic; large pupils; numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; seizures; slowed or shallow breathing.

Proper storage of Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets:

Store Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ru-Tuss Sustained-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Robitussin-DM

Generic Name: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin (DEX troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin)

Brand Names: Allfen DM, Altarussin DM, Aquatab DM, Benylin Expectorant, Drituss DM, Extuss LA, Fenesin DM IR, Glycotuss-DM, Guaifen DM, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex DM, MucusRelief DM, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Relacon LAX, Respa-DM, Robitussin Cough & Congestion, Tussi-Bid, Tussi-Organidin DM NR, Vicks 44E

What is Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

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

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

The combination of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

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

Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 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 used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains dextromethorphan or guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is harmful to an unborn baby. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

How should I take Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

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

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 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 the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin granules should be sprinkled directly onto the tongue and swallowed right away.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous.

What should I avoid while taking Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with cough or cold medicine can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains dextromethorphan or guaifenesin.

Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

  
  


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  confusion, hallucinations; or

  
  


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  slow, shallow breathing.

  
  

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  dizziness;

  
  


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  headache;

  
  


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  skin rash or itching; or

  
  


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  nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.

  
  

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.

What other drugs will affect Robitussin-DM (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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  celecoxib (Celebrex);

  
  


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  cinacalcet (Sensipar);

  
  


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  darifenacin (Enablex);

  
  


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  imatinib (Gleevec);

  
  


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  quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);

  
  


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  ranolazine (Ranexa);

  
  


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  ritonavir (Norvir);

  
  


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  sibutramine (Meridia);

  
  


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  terbinafine (Lamisil);

  
  


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  medicines to treat high blood pressure; or

  
  


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  an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold

Generic Name: diphenhydramine and phenylephrine (DYE fen HYE dra meenand FEN il EFF rin)

Brand Names: Alahist LQ, Aldex-CT, Children's Triacting Night Time, D-Tann, Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion, Diphenmax D, Dytan-D, PediaCare Children's Allergy & Cold, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Pediatric, Triaminic Night Time Cold & Cough

What is Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

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

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

The combination of diphenhydramine and phenylephrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Diphenhydramine and phenylephrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 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 any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medication. It can add to drowsiness caused by an antihistamine.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by diphenhydramine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to diphenhydramine or phenylephrine.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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  asthma;

  
  


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  heart disease or high blood pressure;

  
  


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  diabetes;

  
  


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  a thyroid disorder;

  
  


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  glaucoma;

  
  


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  kidney disease;

  
  


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  an enlarged prostate; or

  
  


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  problems with urination.

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

How should I take Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

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

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 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 the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Make sure you chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medication. It can add to drowsiness caused by an antihistamine. Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by diphenhydramine.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

  
  


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  confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

  
  


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  urinating less than usual or not at all;

  
  


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  severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

  
  


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  easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

  
  


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  increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); or

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  blurred vision;

  
  


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  dry mouth;

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, constipation;

  
  


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  dizziness, drowsiness;

  
  


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  problems with memory or concentration;

  
  


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  ringing in your ears;

  
  


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  mild loss of appetite;

  
  


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  warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

  
  


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  feeling excited or restless;

  
  


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  sleep problems (insomnia); or

  
  


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  skin rash or itching.

  
  

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.

What other drugs will affect Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold (diphenhydramine and phenylephrine)?

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

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  medicines to treat high blood pressure;

  
  


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  a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;

  
  


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  antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others; or

  
  


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  an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with diphenhydramine and phenylephrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about diphenhydramine and phenylephrine.

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