What is Giltuss?
Giltuss, a combination medication, is used to treat allergies, flu, common colds, or coughs caused by the flu. Giltus can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Giltuss
Symptoms of an allergic reaction that require immediate medical intervention: difficulty breathing, facial or throat swelling and/or hives.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Little or no urination
- Fast or slow heartbeats
- Confusion, dizziness, and feeling unsteady;
- Nervousness; sleep problems (insomnia);
- Severe nausea or vomiting;
- An extreme headache may produce blurry vision or cause intense pressure to build in the neck and ears, causing excruciating pain that impairs daily life.
- Slow breathing
- Unusual changes in mood or behavior
Giltuss can cause the following side effects:
- Diarrhea, constipation;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Feeling nervous, restless, or irritable.
There may be other side effects. Need medical advice about side effects? Visit your GP and seek medical guidance immediately. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
This medicine should not be used if MAO inhibitors have been taken or are being taken in the last 14 days. Drug interactions can occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if MAO inhibitors are being used or have been recently used. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
If you suffer from:
- Heart disease, high blood pressure
- Diabetes;
- A thyroid disorder
- Prostatic hypertrophy can cause urination issues.
- Glaucoma;
- Epilepsy
- Emphysema, or chronic lung disease, can cause a cough that is mucus-laden.
This medicine could contain phenylalanine, which is harmful to people with phenylketonuria. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing.
How to take Giltuss?
Always read and follow all instructions found on the label or given to you by your healthcare provider when taking cold and cough medicines for short-term use only. Your dose requirements could change if you alter the brand, strength or form of medicine that you take. Use the medication exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. This medicine should not be given to a child unless a doctor has prescribed it. When giving this medicine to your child, make sure you follow all the instructions. Never use this medicine to put a child to sleep. Do not chew or crush the tablet. Use the measuring device provided for liquid medicines rather than using spoons as measuring instruments. While taking this medication, drink extra fluids in order to loosen congestion and lubricate the throat. If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days or you experience a headache, fever, rash, or other symptoms, call your doctor. Please follow the instructions that come with your medicine. You can ask your pharmacist for more information on how to store the medicine.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Giltuss can be used as needed. You should not take any missed doses if you have a regular dosing regimen. Never use two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Never drive or engage in potentially hazardous activities until you understand the side-effects of the medication on you.You may be unable to react properly. Alcohol consumption can have side effects when taken with this medication. Before taking other cold or cough medicines, always consult your physician or pharmacist about whether their ingredients match.
Interaction with other drug
Before taking any other medications that may cause drowsiness, consult your doctor or pharmacist (such as an opioid medication, a sleep medicine, muscle relaxers, anxiety medicines, or seizure medicine). Inform your doctor of all the medicines you take. Included in this are prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible interactions.
