Carbinoxamine
Key points
- What is carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; pseudoephedrine oral drops?
- If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose.
- Because this product can cause drowsiness, other medicines that also cause drowsiness may increase this effect.
- Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Carbinoxamine; Dextromethorphan; Pseudoephedrine oral drops
What is carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; pseudoephedrine oral drops? CARBINOXAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; and PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Balaminereg; DM, Biodecreg; DM, Carbodecreg; DM, Carbodexreg; DM, Carbofedreg; DM, Cardecreg; DM, Chemdecreg; DM, Cydecreg; DM, Dura Ronreg; DM, Prodecreg; DM, Rondaminereg; DM, Rondecreg;-DM, Sildecreg; DM, Tussafedreg;, Tussafedreg; Pediatric, and others) are used together to relieve cough and congestion due to colds or allergies. Generic carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; and pseudoephedrine oral drops are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; and pseudoephedrine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- asthma or lung disease
- diabetes mellitus
- glaucoma
- high blood pressure or heart disease
- intestinal problems
- kidney or liver disease
- pain or difficulty passing urine
- prostate trouble
- thyroid disease
- vision problems
- an unusual or allergic reaction to carbinoxamine, dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; pseudoephedrine drops by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked dropper to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist one did not come with your medicine. Take with food or milk if this medicine upsets your stomach. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
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 doses.
What drug(s) may interact with carbinoxamine; dextromethorphan; and pseudoephedrine?
- caffeine
- cocaine
- furazolidone
- linezolid
- medicines for chest pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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