Nighttime Cough Drug Information
Generic name: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
Uses of Nighttime Cough
- Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Itching of the nose or throat
Dosage & Administration of Nighttime Cough
- SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING
- Measure only with dosing cup provided
- Keep dosing cup with product
- ML = milliliter
- Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Adults and children 12 years and older | 20 mL every 6 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years | 10 mL every 6 hours |
| Children under 6 years | do not use |
Side Effects of Nighttime Cough
When using this product
- Do not use more than directed
- Marked drowsiness may occur
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- Excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Warnings & Cautions for Nighttime Cough
- Do not use
- To sedate a child or make a child sleepy
- If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- Glaucoma
- A cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- A breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product
- Do not use more than directed
- Marked drowsiness may occur
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- Excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Drug Interactions with Nighttime Cough
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Pregnancy Safety for Nighttime Cough
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Nighttime Cough
- To sedate a child or make a child sleepy
- If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
Overdosage Information for Nighttime Cough
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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