Decongestant/Antitussive (Oral)
Key points
- Treats stuffy nose and cough caused by the common cold or flu.
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a decongestant or cough medicine.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as Nardilreg;, Marplanreg;, Parnatereg;, or Eldeprylreg; within the past 14 days.
Decongestant/Antitussive (By Mouth)
Treats stuffy nose and cough caused by the common cold or flu.
Brand Name(s):
Promethazine VC, Pediacare Decongestant Plus Cough, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold, Pediacare Cough + Cold Children's, Tuss-DA, Triaminic AM-Cough/Decongestant, Vicks 44d Cough & Head Congestion, Sudafed Children's Cold & Cough, Robitussin Cough & Cold, Pediacare Long Acting Cough & Cold, Respi-TANN
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a decongestant or cough medicine. You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as Nardilreg;, Marplanreg;, Parnatereg;, or Eldeprylreg; within the past 14 days.
How to Use This Medicine:
Chewable Tablet, Tablet, Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
- You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
- If you use the tablet or capsule, swallow the pill whole. Do not crush, break, or chew (unless the medicine label says "chewable").
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
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Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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