PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold
Generic name:dextromethorphan and phenylephrine [ DEX-troe-me-THOR-fan-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Children's Triacting Daytime, PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Safetussin CD, Sudafed PE Children's Cold & Cough, Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
The PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or phenylephrine.
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