Antituss Plus Side effects

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Consists of Dexchlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Sodium Citrate

What are the possible side effects of Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus)?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) and call your doctor at once if you have:

Side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects may include:

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.

Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) side effects (in more detail)

Side effects of Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) in details

A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs; in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.
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Applies to Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus): controlled-release tablets, syrup

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) (the active ingredient contained in Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus))

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes.

What is the most important information I should know about Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus)?

Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) contraindications

Contraindication can be described as a special circumstance or a disease or a condition wherein you are not supposed to use the drug or undergo particular treatment as it can harm the patient; at times, it can be dangerous and life threatening as well. When a procedure should not be combined with other procedure or when a medicine cannot be taken with another medicine, it is called Relative contraindication. Contraindications should be taken seriously as they are based on the relative clinical experience of health care providers or from proven research findings.
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Use in Newborn or Premature Infants:

This drug should not be used in newborn or premature infants.

Use in Nursing Mothers:

Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally and for newborns and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers.

Use in Lower Respiratory Disease:

Antihistamines should NOT be used to treat lower respiratory tract symptoms including asthma.

Antihistamines are also contraindicated in the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to Dexchlorpheniramine (Antituss Plus) maleate or other antihistamines of similar chemical structure

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy

What are the possible side effects of Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

Less serious side effects are more likely, such as stomach upset.

This is not a complete list of Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) 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.

Side effects of Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) in details

A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs; in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.
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Applies to Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus): oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral lozenge/troche, oral solution, oral suspension, oral suspension extended release, oral syrup, oral tablet

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) (the active ingredient contained in Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus)). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Severity: Moderate

If any of the following side effects occur while taking Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus), check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:

Symptoms of overdose:

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Less common or rare:

What is the most important information I should know about Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus)?

Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) contraindications

Contraindication can be described as a special circumstance or a disease or a condition wherein you are not supposed to use the drug or undergo particular treatment as it can harm the patient; at times, it can be dangerous and life threatening as well. When a procedure should not be combined with other procedure or when a medicine cannot be taken with another medicine, it is called Relative contraindication. Contraindications should be taken seriously as they are based on the relative clinical experience of health care providers or from proven research findings.
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Do not use Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus) before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains Dextromethorphan (Antituss Plus).

What are the possible side effects of Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus): hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) side effects may include:

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.

Side effects of Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) in details

A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs; in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.

Applies to Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus): oral liquid, oral packet, oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release

Side effects requiring immediate medical attention

Along with its needed effects, Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) (the active ingredient contained in Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus)) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

Some side effects of Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common or rare

Managing side effects (general information)

What is the most important information I should know about Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus)?

Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) contraindications

Contraindication can be described as a special circumstance or a disease or a condition wherein you are not supposed to use the drug or undergo particular treatment as it can harm the patient; at times, it can be dangerous and life threatening as well. When a procedure should not be combined with other procedure or when a medicine cannot be taken with another medicine, it is called Relative contraindication. Contraindications should be taken seriously as they are based on the relative clinical experience of health care providers or from proven research findings.

Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to methadone hydrochloride or any other ingredient in DOLOPHINE.

Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) is contraindicated in any situation where opioids are contraindicated such as: patients with respiratory depression (in the absence of resuscitative equipment or in unmonitored settings), and in patients with acute bronchial asthma or hypercarbia.

Guaifenesin (Antituss Plus) is contraindicated in any patient who has or is suspected of having a paralytic ileus.

Side effects of Sodium Citrate (Antituss Plus) in details

A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs; in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.

The tartrate component of Sodium Citrate (Antituss Plus) may be incompletely absorbed. Because of this Sodium Citrate (Antituss Plus) may be exert a mild laxative effect. Prolonged and excessive use may cause a systemic alkolosis and / or hypernatremia.

Sodium Citrate (Antituss Plus) contraindications

Contraindication can be described as a special circumstance or a disease or a condition wherein you are not supposed to use the drug or undergo particular treatment as it can harm the patient; at times, it can be dangerous and life threatening as well. When a procedure should not be combined with other procedure or when a medicine cannot be taken with another medicine, it is called Relative contraindication. Contraindications should be taken seriously as they are based on the relative clinical experience of health care providers or from proven research findings.

Renal failure or hypernatremia; in conjunction with hexamine mandelate or hexamine hippurate therapy because an acidic urine is needed.

Caution is advised in overt and occult cardiac failure. Concomitant use of urinary alkalinizers and quinolone antibiotics should be avoided. Crystalluria may be more likely to occur in alkaline urine.



References

  1. DailyMed. "SODIUM CITRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  2. DailyMed. "GUAIFENESIN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  3. DailyMed. "DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Antituss Plus are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Antituss Plus. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.

User reports

1 consumer reported side effects

Did you experience side effects while taking Antituss Plus drug?
According to the report by ndrugs.com, the below mentioned statistics discuss the number of people who experienced side effects after taking Antituss Plus drug. Every drug produces at least minor unwanted effects, which we call side effects. The side effects can be bothersome, or they can be minor so patients do not know they are experiencing them. The side effects of the drug depend on the individual, severity of disease, symptom, and associated conditions in the patient. The most deciding factor is the drug dosage. The higher the dosage, the higher the therapeutic result, and the more side effects. Every patient need not have the same intensity of side effect. When the side effects are greater, immediately consult your health care provider.
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