Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Side Effects

Brand Names: Aquatab C, Carbatab-12

Please note - some side effects for Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine - for the Consumer

Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Solution:

Diarrhea; dizziness; excitability; headache; irritability; nausea; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, nervousness); paleness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Sustained-Release Tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Sustained-Release Tablets:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; irritability; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, nervousness); paleness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included nervousness, lightheadedness, excitability, restlessness, dizziness, tenseness, convulsions, CNS depression, and insomnia.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included arrhythmias and hypotension with cardiovascular collapse.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included fear, anxiety, and hallucinations.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory difficulty.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria.

General

General side effects have included weakness and pallor.

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