Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)
Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.
Diphenhydramine and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Diphenhydramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)used for?
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Cold Symptoms
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)?
Do not use diphenhydramine and phenylephrine 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, and tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
- asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
- high blood pressure, heart disease;
- an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
- glaucoma;
- diabetes; or
- a thyroid disorder.
This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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What are the side effects ofRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (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 this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe drowsiness;
- sleeplessness;
- painful or difficult urination;
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- trouble breathing;
- anxiety, nervousness;
- a seizure; or
- problems with balance or speech.
Common side effects may include:
- dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
- dry mouth, nose, or throat;
- nausea, vomiting, constipation;
- blurred vision; or
- trouble sleeping.
This is not a 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 takeRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain diphenhydramine. This includes medicines for sleep, cold/allergy symptoms, or anti-itch medicine used on the skin.Using too much diphenhydramine may lead to a fatal overdose.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)?
UseRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (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. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.
始终遵循的方向在药物标签abo血型ut giving cough or cold medicine to a child.Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy.Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.
Ask a doctor before giving the medicine to a child.
Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
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 doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Since diphenhydramine and phenylephrine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose.Do notuse two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onRobitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's (Oral)?
Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, confusion, severe drowsiness, ringing in your ears, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremor, agitation, hallucinations, or seizure.