Good Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dextromethorphan and doxylamine is used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Dextromethorphan and doxylamine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
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uses
What isGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)used for?
- Cough and Nasal Congestion
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or doxylamine.
Do not use dextromethorphan and doxylamine 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.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old.Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child.Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.
To make sure dextromethorphan and doxylamine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- high blood pressure, heart disease;
- a thyroid disorder;
- a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
- liver or kidney disease;
- diabetes;
- cough with mucus, or cough caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
- bladder obstruction or other urination problems; or
- if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
It is not known whether dextromethorphan and doxylamine will harm an unborn baby.Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
Dextromethorphan and doxylamine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production.Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.
Artificially sweetened cough or cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using dextromethorphan and doxylamine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe dizziness or anxiety;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- little or no urinating; or
- liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
- drowsiness, dizziness;
- nervousness;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- feeling restless or excited (especially in children).
这不是一个complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether dextromethorphan and doxylamine will harm an unborn baby.Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
Dextromethorphan and doxylamine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production.Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)?
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of dextromethorphan and doxylamine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or sleep medicine. Many combination medicines contain dextromethorphan or doxylamine. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this medicine.
This medicine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how dextromethorphan and doxylamine will affect you.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)?
UseGood Sense Night Time Cough(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid to freeze.
Since dextromethorphan and doxylamine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.Do notuse extra medicine to make up the missed dose.