What is PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold?
Dextromethorphan is an effective cough suppressant. It alters the brain's signals, which trigger the cough reflex.
Phenylephrine Phenylephrine is an anti-congestant that reduces the size of the blood vessels that line the nasal passages. The blood vessels that are dilated can cause the nasal passages to become congested (stuffy nostrils).
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold medicine is a mixture of medicine that treats congestion, cough, and sinus congestion that is caused by allergies, as well as the typical cold and an illness called the flu.
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cough does not treat coughs that are triggered by cigarettes, asthma, or the condition known as emphysema.PediaCare Children's Multi-Syndromic Cold can also be used for other purposes that are not mentioned in this guideline.
Side effects of PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you notice any of the following symptoms as warning signs of a reaction: hives; trouble breathing; or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Do not use PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold. You should contact your doctor immediately. If you suffer from:
- Rapid or irregular heart rate;
- Extreme disorientation and anxiety, and feeling as if you're about to pass out;
- Extreme migraine;
- Mood shifts;
- Fever
- Dangerous hypertension (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing eardrums, chest pain, anxiety, irregular heartbeats, seizures).
Common adverse reactions associated with PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold may include:
- Diarrhea;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Being anxious, restless, or even irritable.
There isn't an exhaustive list of the possible impacts, as other things may occur. Seek advice from your doctor for medical advice about adverse effects. If you experience any side reactions to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Don't use PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cough if you've taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. An interaction that could be dangerous or a medication could take place. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, among others.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use PediaCare Children's Multi Symptom Cold in the event that you are allergic to dextromethorphan or phenylephrine.
Do not take PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cough if you have previously taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days.Potentially dangerous interactions of a medication could take place. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, among others.
Speak with a pharmacist or doctor to determine if it's safe to take this medication when you are suffering from:
- High blood pressure
- Coronary arterial disorder (hardened coronary artery),
- Diabetes;
- Glaucoma;
- Epilepsy or any other seizure disorder
- Prostate enlargement or urinary problems
- Pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor)
- Mucusy cough or cough that is due to emphysema, as well as chronic bronchitis.
The FDA classification for pregnancy is C. It's not clear what the risk is that PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold can affect a baby who is not yet born. Do not take this medicine without consulting a physician's advice if you are expecting.
Phenylephrine and dextromethorphan could be absorbed through breastmilk and cause harm to a nursing infant. Decongestants could also reduce the production of breast milk. Do not take this medicine unless you have consulted a physician if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Artificially sweetened cold medicine could contain phenylalanine. If you suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU), be sure to check the label on your medication to determine whether it contains phenylalanine.
How to take PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold?
Follow the directions on the label or as recommended by your physician. Don't use in greater quantities, smaller quantities, or for longer periods than prescribed. The medicine is typically taken for a short period of time until you feel better.Contact your physician if your symptoms don't improve after seven days of medication or if you suffer from a fever that causes a cough, headache, or the appearance of a skin rash.
Don't give this medicine to children younger than four years old. Always consult with a physician prior to giving a cold or cough medicine to children. Death can occur due to the improper use of cough or cold medications in very young children.
Make sure you measure liquid medicine using a specific dosage measuring spoon or cup, not an ordinary tablespoon. If you don't have a device for measuring doses, request one from your pharmacist. one.
If you are in need of an operation or other medical examination, inform the doctor or surgeon before the appointment time if you took this medication within the last few days.Keep the medicine at room temperature, free of heat and moisture. Don't allow the liquid medicine to cool down.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Because PediaCare Children's Multi-Syndromic Cold is used as needed, you may not be on a regular dosing schedule. If you're taking the medication on a regular basis, you should make sure to take the missed dose whenever you remember. Do not take any missed doses if it's close to the time of your next dose. Do not take any additional medicine to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold weather could cause blurred vision or even impair your reactions or thinking. Be aware of this if you drive or do any other activity that requires being conscious and being able to clearly see.
Alcohol consumption can cause an increase in certain adverse effects of dextromethorphan as well as phenylephrine.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other cold, cough, or allergy medicine. PediaCare children's multi-symptom The cold is found in numerous combinations of medicines. When you combine certain products, it could cause you to take excessive amounts of a specific medication. Look at the label to determine whether the medicine is an ingredient in a cough suppressant or decongestant.
Interaction with other drugs
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist prior to using this medication if you're also taking other medicines that include prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Certain medications can trigger unwanted or harmful effects when combined. There are not all interactions included in this guideline for medications.
If you take this medicine in conjunction with other medicines that cause you to sleep or cause breathing problems, it can increase the severity of these effects. Consult your physician before using PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxers, or medication that treats depression, anxiety, depression, or seizures.
