What is a Children's allergy plus congestion?
Diphenhydramine acts as an antihistamine. Phenylephrine works as a decongestant.Children's allergy plus congestion is an anti-allergy combination medication used to treat symptoms such as runny noses, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies or the flu.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for children's allergy plus congestion.
Side effects of Children's allergy plus congestion
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling to lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately!
If you experience:
- 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
Some of the common side effects associated with children's allergy plus congestion include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Trouble sleeping
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; for medical advice call 911; alternatively you may reach out to fda at 1-800-fda-1088 and report incidents directly.
Similar/related drugs
Prednisone, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, azthromycin, fluticasone nasal, montelukast, and cetirizine
Warnings
Children's allergy plus congestion 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, and phenelzine.Follow these directions when taking 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
Children's allergy plus congestion should not be used if mao inhibitors have been taken in the last 14 days. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. Mao inhibitors are isocarboxazid and linezolid.
Have any of the following symptoms occurred?
- 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 have phenylketonuria, check the label of your medication.Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing.
How to take Children's allergy plus 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. Always avoid giving cough and cold medicines to children as a sleep aid.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 fever, headache, cough, or 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?
Children's allergy plus is taken as needed. You may not have a schedule. If it is almost time for the next dose, any missed medication should be forgotten and skipped altogether. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if i overdose?
Contact the poison help line on 1-800-222-1222 for help, or seek medical attention immediately if symptoms suggest they've taken poison. A diphenhydramine overdose can be fatal.Overdose symptoms include confusion, severe sleepiness, ringing ears, dry mouth and eyes, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeats, tremors, agitation, or seizures.
What should be avoided?
Children's allergy plus congestion can affect your driving and other hazardous activities. You may be unable to react properly.Before using any other medication that contains diphenhydramine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. You should also avoid using any other medicine that contains diphenhydramine, such as those for cold or allergy symptoms or anti-itch creams. An excessive dose of diphenhydramine could result in an accidental overdose.Alcohol abuse combined with medication may produce side effects.
Interaction with other drug
Before using children's allergy plus with other medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This is especially important if you are taking drugs that cause drowsiness, such as sleep medication, opioids, muscle relaxants, anxiety medicines, or seizure medicine.inform your doctor of all medicines you are currently taking or have recently begun or discontinued taking. Included are prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not encompass every possible interaction.
