What is Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula?
Acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever. Dextromethorphan suppresses coughs. Diphenhydramine acts as an antihistamine. The combination of acetaminophen diphenhydramine and dextromethorphan treats headaches, fevers, bodyaches, coughs, runny eyes, retching, sneezing, and sore necks due to allergies, the cold, or the flu. Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula does not treat coughs caused by smoking or asthma. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and dextromethorphan.
Side effects of Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula
If you experience any of the following signs of allergy reactions, seek medical assistance immediately: difficulty breathing, hives or swelling on lips, face throat or tongue. Acetaminophen can cause severe reactions in some cases. This is even true if the person has taken it before and not had any reaction. Call your doctor immediately if the skin becomes red or you develop a rash.If blisters appear and peel away easily, discontinue taking this medication immediately.
The side effects of this medicine can be serious. If you experience:
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Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
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Severe drowsiness;
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Urination that is painful or difficult
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Severe headache, seizure;
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Liver problems: loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, itching, and dark urine.
Some of the common side effects associated with the diabetic tussin night time formula include:
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Drowsiness;
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Headache, sleep problems (insomnia);
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Diarrhea or an upset stomach?
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Dry eyes and blurred vision
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Dry mouth, throat, nose, or nostril
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Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; alternatively call the FDA directly at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report it.
Warnings
If you've taken an MAO-inhibitor in the last 14 days (such as isocarboxazid or linezolid), do not take this medication. Follow the directions carefully on how to take this medication.Overdosing on acetaminophen can damage the liver or even lead to its failure and lead to fatal consequences. A diphenhydramine overdose can cause serious heart issues, seizures, death, and coma. Never give this medication to children younger than 12 years old. Before using any other medication that contains acetaminophen or diphenhydramine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Overdosing on either medication can be fatal. When taking acetaminophen, drinking alcohol can increase the risk of developing liver damage. If you notice skin redness, a rash, or blistering that causes peeling and blisters, stop taking the medicine immediately and contact your doctor.
Before you take this drug
If you've ever suffered from liver disease or drink more than three alcoholic drinks per day, you should consult a physician before you take a medicine that contains acetaminophen. You should not take this medication if you've taken a MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. Drug interactions can occur. The MAO inhibitors are furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, and tranylcypromine.
If you've ever:
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A cough that produces mucus
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Liver disease
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Urination or prostate problems;
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Asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), as well as emphysema and other breathing disorders;
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Glaucoma;
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A condition that you treat with warfarin.
Consult your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing before taking this medication.
How to take Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula?
Follow the directions on your package or those provided by a healthcare professional, taking only what is prescribed or as necessary until your symptoms have subsided. Taking more than the recommended dose could cause irreparable liver damage and possibly cause death. Diphenhydramine overdose can result in serious cardiovascular conditions, seizures, death and coma if taken in excess. When providing this medicine to children follow all instructions listed on its label - never use diphenhydramine to put young ones to sleep! Before giving medicine to children younger than 12 years of age, always consult a physician first. Accurate dosing of liquid medication requires using either the provided syringe or another dosing tool (not spoon!). If a sore or scratchy throat persists for longer than 2 days and you experience nausea, vomiting or fever - seek medical advice immediately! If it still bothers after three days - particularly children - or you still experience pain, cough or fever (5 days in total for them - discontinue taking medicine and consult a healthcare provider instead. Call your physician immediately if any of your symptoms worsen or if redness or swelling appears. Make sure your healthcare team knows if any medications were recently taken as well as whether any medical tests or surgeries will need to be conducted, keeping in mind temperature settings such as room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula can be taken as necessary; no specific dosing regimen should be observed. When taking multiple doses simultaneously, skip any missed ones until your next scheduled dosing time arrives - never double up on dosage at once!
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222, or seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose has taken place; death and liver damage may result. Loss of appetite, vomiting and confusion could all indicate overdose symptoms while dark urine or no urination could also indicate overdosing.
What should be avoided?
Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you have determined how the medicine affects you. You may be unable to react properly. Before using any other medication that contains acetaminophen or diphenhydramine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Included are medicines used to treat pain, fevers, swellings, flu symptoms, or skin itch. An overdose of acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may be fatal. Alcohol is harmful to your liver. Acetaminophen can increase the risk of liver injury.
Interaction with other drug
Before beginning to take Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula, consult your doctor or pharmacist first. This step is particularly crucial if you are taking medications which could induce sleepiness such as opioids, muscle relaxants, anxiety medicines or seizure medicine. Informing them of all medications taken - both currently as well as newly starting or stopping usage (prescription drugs, OTC remedies, herbal products or anything else -and any changes or new additions is particularly essential). Note that this list doesn't represent all interactions.
