Additional titles for this drug

GNP Cold Head Congestion Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, GNP Cold Relief Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, GNP Cold Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, GoodSense Cold Head Congestion Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, GoodSense Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, Phenflu DM 10mg-400mg-20mg-500mg Tablet, Phenflu G Tablet, Premier Value Non-Aspirin Severe Congestion Caplet, Publix Severe Cold Caplet, Publix Severe Cold Multi-Symptom Caplet, Sine-Off Cold and Cough Caplet, Sudafed PE Cold & Cough Caplet, Sudafed PE Cold & Cough Tablet, Today's Health Severe Cold Multi-Symptom Caplet, Top Care Cold Head Congestion Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, Top Care Cold Multi-Symptom Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Ice Caplet, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Burst Caplet, Tylenol Cold Severe Head Congestion Daytime Non-Drowsy Cool Burst Caplet, Walgreens Cold Head Congestion Severe Daytime Non-Drowsy Caplet

What is this medicine?

ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; dex troe meth OR fan; gwye FEN e sin; fen il EF rin) is a combination of a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, an expectorant, and a decongestant. It is used to treat the aches and pains, fever, cough and congestion of a cold. This medicine will not treat an infection.

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• chest pain, tightness

• dizziness, nervousness, or sleeplessness

• fast, irregular heartbeat

• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine

• unusual bleeding or bruising

• unusually weak or tired

• yellowing of skin or eyes

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• drowsiness

• dry eyes, mouth

• loss of appetite

• stomach upset

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• cocaine

• ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine

• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

• stimulant medicines like dextroamphetamine and others

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• alcohol

• atomoxetine

• atropine

• bretylium

• digoxin

• furazolidone

• imatinib

• isoniazid

• linezolid

• maprotiline

• mecamylamine

• midodrine

• medicines for chest pain like isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin

• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances

• medicines for sleep during surgery

• other medicines for cold, cough or allergy

• other medicines with acetaminophen

• procarbazine

• St. John's Wort

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• heart disease

• high blood pressure

• if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks

• liver disease

• taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days

• thyroid disease

• trouble passing urine

• an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding