Pronunciation: KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen/DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan
Brand Name: Triaminic Cough and Runny Nose
Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets are used for:
Relieving symptoms such as cough; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets are an antihistamine and cough suppressant combination. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces allergy symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.
Do NOT use Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets
- you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack
- you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- 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 fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- if you have a history of asthma, lung problems (eg, emphysema), adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor), heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart blood vessel problems, stroke, glaucoma, a blockage of your stomach or intestines, ulcers, a blockage of your bladder, trouble urinating, an enlarged prostate, seizures, or an overactive thyroid
- if you have a history of chronic cough, or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus
- if you are on a low-salt (sodium) diet or you have phenylketonuria
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Furazolidone, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of serious side effects, such as severe low blood pressure, severe drowsiness, breathing problems, fever, severe muscle problems, and possibly death, may be increased by Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable 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 Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets:
Use Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets by mouth with or without food.
- Chew well before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable 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 Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets.
Important safety information:
- Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets; it may add to their effects. Talk to your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness.
- Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days, if they become worse, or if they occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache, check with your doctor.
- Do not use Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your pharmacist if it is in your product.
- Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- If you are scheduled for allergy skin testing, do not take Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets for several days before the test because it may decrease your response to the skin tests.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Caution is advised when using Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
- Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets.
Possible side effects of Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable 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; itching, 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; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; 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: Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan 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 blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Proper storage of Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets:
Store Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable 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 Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Chewable 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.
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