What is Capmist DM?
Dextromethorphan works as a cough suppressant. It works by affecting the signals that are sent to the brain. Guaifenesin acts as an expectorant. It loosens congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier for you to cough through your mouth.
Pseudoephedrine works as a nasal decongestant by shrinking blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages. Capmist DM, a combination medication, is used to treat allergies, colds, flus, and congestion in the chest caused by nasal congestion, coughing, and a stuffy nose. Capmist DM does not treat coughs caused by cigarette smoking or asthma. Capmist DM can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Capmist DM
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of face lips throat or symptoms like difficulty swallowing
This medication can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Fast or irregular heart rate
- Feeling like you could pass out or dizziness;
- Headache, severe
- Mood changes
- Is a virus
- High blood pressure can be dangerous (headache, anxiety, chest discomfort, irregular heartbeats, seizures, etc.).
Capmist DM can cause the following side effects:
- Diarrhoea;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Feeling nervous, restless, or irritable.
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; alternatively, reach out to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report them.
Warnings
Capmist DM should not be used if you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. Examples include isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue (injection), phenelzine (phenelzine), rasagiline (selegiline), or tranylcypromine.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to dextromethorphan or guaifenesin.
You should avoid taking this medication if you have taken an MAO inhibitor within 14 days. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline (tranylcypromine), and rasagiline.
If you are suffering from:
- High blood pressure, or coronary artery disease.
- Diabetes;
- Glaucoma;
- Epilepsy
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Pheochromocytoma
- Chronic bronchitis or emphysema can cause a cough that is mucus-laden.
Capmist DM is not known to harm unborn babies. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant.
This medicine can pass into breastmilk and harm a nursing infant. Decongestants can also reduce breast milk production. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're breastfeeding a child.
Phenylalanine can be found in cold medicines that are artificially sweetened. Check the label of your medication to determine if it contains phenylalanine if you have phenylketonuria.
How to take Capmist DM?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Cold and cough medicine is typically taken for only a few days until symptoms disappear. This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Ask a doctor first before giving cough or cold medication to your child. Children as young as 4 years old can die from the misuse of cough medicines.
Extended-Release Tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. Swallow the entire tablet. Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Consult with your pharmacist if you do not own an appropriate measuring device to help measure doses accurately.
While taking this medication, drink extra fluids in order to loosen any congestion in the throat and protect its soft tissues from drying up. This will also lubricate it further and soothe its inflammation. Tell your doctor or surgeon, if you've taken Capmist in the last few days, if you are going to need surgery or medical testing. Take no more than seven days at once.Speak to your doctor if symptoms don't improve after seven days, if you experience a fever and headache, or if you have a skin rash. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Liquid medicines should not be allowed to freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular dosing regimen because this medication is only taken as needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is near, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Capmist DM can cause blurred vision or affect your thinking and reactions. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires you to be alert and to be able to clearly see. Certain side effects can be exacerbated by alcohol consumption.
Before using any other cold, allergy, or cough medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medicines contain Capmist-DM. You can take too much medication by taking certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains decongestants, expectorants, or cough suppressants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using this medication, check with your physician or pharmacist if you use any other medicines such as vitamins or herbal remedies; interactions among certain drugs could have unintended or dangerous side effects that this guide cannot cover.
This medicine can be worsened by other drugs, which make you sleepy and slow down your breathing. Before taking this medication with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures, ask your doctor.
