What is Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Congestion?
Diphenhydramine acts as an antihistamine. Phenylephrine works as a decongestant. Dimetapp Nighttime Congestion is an anti-allergy medicine that treats runny noses, stuffy noses, itchiness, watery eyelids, and sinus congestion due to allergies, flu, or the common cold. Dimetapp for nighttime colds and congestion may be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side Effects of Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Congestion
If you notice symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, seek medical assistance immediately: hives, difficulty breathing and swelling to lips, face, tongue or throat.
Call your doctor immediately if:
- Severe sleepiness
- Sleeplessness;
- Urination that is painful or difficult
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- Trouble breathing
- Anxiety, nervousness;
- A seizure;
- Problems with speech or balance
Dimetapp Nighttime Congestion and Cold Side Effects
- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Trouble sleeping
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor.Contact the FDA by dialing 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report adverse side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Prednisone, Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Azthromycin, Fluticasone Nasal, Montelukast, and Cetirizine
Warnings
Dimetapp Nighttime Congestion and Cold should not be used if MAO inhibitors have been taken in the last 14 days. Harmful drug interactions may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine. Follow the instructions on this medication. Too much diphenhydramine may cause serious heart problems, seizures, or even death. Do not use this medicine on a child under 6 years of age. Before using any other medication that contains diphenhydramine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Overdosing on this medication can be fatal.
Before you take this drug
Dimetapp Nighttime Congestion and Cold should not be used if MAO inhibitors have been taken in the last 14 days.An interaction may occur that poses serious danger.MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid and linezolid.
Have any of these symptoms:
- If you have asthma, copd, a cough that is mucus-related, caused by smoking, or chronic lung disease, then this could be the cause.
- Heart disease, high blood pressure
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- A thyroid disorder.
This medication may contain phenylalanine.If you suffer from phenylketonuria, be sure to carefully read your medication labels. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing.
How to take Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Congestion?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your physician. Cold and cough medicines are only to be used for a short time. Follow the directions on the label when giving a cough or cold medication to a child. Never use cough and cold medicine to put a child to sleep. Before giving medicine to your child, consult a physician. Measuring liquid medicine is important. Use the provided dosing device or a dose-measuring tool (not a spoon). If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you experience a headache with a fever, cough, or skin rash, call your doctor. Tell your doctor if you've taken cold medicine in the last few days and if you are going to need medical testing or surgery. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion, as it is taken when needed. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. A diphenhydramine overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms include confusion, drowsiness, and ringing in the ears. Other symptoms are dry mouth and eyes, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeats, tremors, agitation, or hallucinations.
What should be avoided?
Dimetapp Nighttime Congestion and colds may affect your reactions. Avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you are familiar with how DimetApp will affect you. You may be unable to react properly. Before using any other medication that contains diphenhydramine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. You can use medicines to treat sleep problems, allergy symptoms, or skin itch. Too much diphenhydramine can lead to an overdose. Alcohol consumption can have side effects when taken with this medication.
Interaction with other drug
Before using Dimetapp for nighttime colds and congestion with other medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This is especially important if you are taking drugs that cause drowsiness, such as sleep medication, opioid medication, muscle relaxants, anxiety medicines, or seizure medicine. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are currently taking and those that you have started or stopped using. Included are prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible interactions.
