chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine
What is the most important information I should know about chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine. |
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. If your symptoms do not improve, or if they worsen, talk to your doctor.
Who should not take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
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Do not take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. |
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
- kidney disease,
- liver disease,
- diabetes,
- glaucoma,
- heart disease or high blood pressure,
- thyroid disease,
- emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or
- difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate.
You may not be able to take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
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This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine. You may require a lower dose of this medication.
Read the package label for directions or consult your doctor or pharmacist before treating a child with this medication. Children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of medicines and may have unusual reactions.
How should I take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
Take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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Do not crush, chew, or break the long-acting or sustained-release forms of this medication. Swallow it whole. If you are unsure of the formulation of the medicine, ask your pharmacist for help. |
If you cannot swallow the tablets or capsules, look for a liquid form of the medication.
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Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of this medication can cause serious harm. |
Do not take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine for longer than 7 days in a row. If your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you have a fever, talk to your doctor.
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Store chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
Symptoms of a chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine overdose include a dry mouth, large pupils, flushing, nausea, and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine. |
Chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine is taken with any of these medications.
What are the possible side effects of chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
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Serious side effects are unlikely to occur. Stop taking chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). |
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine and talk to your doctor or try another similar medication if you experience
- dryness of the eyes, nose, and mouth;
- drowsiness or dizziness;
- blurred vision;
- difficulty urinating; or
- excitation in children.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine?
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Do not take chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. |
Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, pain, or sleep medications while taking chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor. Other medications may also contain chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, phenylephrine, or other similar drugs, and you may accidentally take too much of these medicines.
Chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine is taken with any of these medications.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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