Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan
Generic name: chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan [ klor-feh-NEER-a-meen-and-DEX-troe-meh-THOR-fan ]
Brand names: Children's NyQuil Cold & Cough, Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Long-Acting, Scot-Tussin Sugar Free DM,
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Dosage forms: oral liquid (1 mg-5 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-7.5 mg/5 mL; 2 mg-15 mg/15 mL); oral syrup (2 mg-15 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (4 mg-30 mg); oral tablet, chewable (1 mg-5 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny nose, and cough caused by the common cold.
Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Do not use cough or cold medicine to make a child sleepy.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use this medicine 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.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlor
