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What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine?
Do not take
pseudoephedrine 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 pseudoephedrine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of
acetaminophen can
cause damage to your liver. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000
mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day.
Do not use any other over-the-counter
cough, cold, or
allergy medication without first asking
your doctor or
pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too
much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains
acetaminophen,
chlorpheniramine,
dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine.
Do not give this medicine to a child without a doctor's advice. Death can occur from the misuse
of cough or cold medicine in very young children.
Always ask your doctor before treating a
cough or cold in a child.
What is acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the 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 cough reflex in the brain that triggers
coughing.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated
blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine
is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the
common cold or flu.
Acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine may also be used
for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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