What is Giltuss Cough and Cold?
Giltuss Cough & Cold is a combination medication used to treat allergies, flu, common colds, or coughs caused by the flu. Giltuss Cold and Cough may be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Giltuss Cough and Cold
If you encounter any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, facial, lips or throat swelling and/or hives - seek medical help immediately!
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;
- A severe headache can cause blurred vision or a pounding sensation in the neck, ears, or head.
- Slow breathing
- Unusual changes in mood or behavior
Some of the side effects associated with Giltuss Cold and Cough include:
- Diarrhea, constipation;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Feeling nervous, restless, or irritable.
There may be other side effects.For medical advice regarding side effects, call your physician 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. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will 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:
- High blood pressure, heart disease
- 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 Cough and Cold?
Respect all instructions listed on the label or recommended by your physician when taking cold and cough medicines for short-term use only. Changes to brand, strength or form of medication could alter its recommended dose requirements; always follow instructions given by both your healthcare provider or label when taking medications. It is best to seek medical advice prior to giving this medication to children. Always read and follow all instructions when giving this drug; do not use this remedy to put a child to sleep and never chew or crush its tablet.Make use of the measuring device provided to accurately administer liquid medicines (not spoon). Be sure to drink lots of extra fluids while taking this medicine in order to ease congestion and protect the throat, as this may help loosen congestion and soothe an uncomfortable throat condition. When taking this medicine, drink extra fluids during each dose to loosen congestion and soothe an uncomfortable throat condition. For best results and faster relief within seven days or in case you experience headache, fever, or rash symptoms then contact your physician. 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 Cough and Cold can be used as needed. You can skip a missed dose if you have a regular dosing schedule. 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?
Wait to determine how a medication affects you before engaging in potentially hazardous activities; otherwise you could find yourself unable to respond as desired and could experience side effects when combined with alcohol consumption. In particular, taking alcohol with this medicine could result in adverse side effects which might reduce effectiveness or have serious side-effects on reactions. Before purchasing any alternative cold or cough medicines, consult with a pharmacist or doctor regarding whether their ingredients may contain similar properties.
Interaction with other drug
Before taking any other medications that may cause drowsiness, consult your doctor or pharmacist (such as an opioid medication, sleep medicine, or medicine to treat anxiety or seizures). 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.
