Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Dexchlorpheniramine/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 Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine - for the Consumer

Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine

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 Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mood or mental changes; persistent trouble sleeping; restlessness; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; tremor.

Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Methscopolamine 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 Dexchlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Methscopolamine Solution:

Blurred vision; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability or irritability (especially in children); giddiness; headache; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; unsteadiness; unusual tiredness or weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or sore throat; flushing; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe drowsiness; severe sunburn; shortness of breath; tingling in hands or feet; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Side Effects by Body System

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, dry mouth, anorexia, and heartburn.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, mild sedation, tremor, weakness, insomnia, drowsiness, restlessness, convulsions, central nervous system depression, and nervousness.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria.

Psychiatric

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

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included pallor, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse with hypotension.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory difficulty.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included very rare reports of dermatitis.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurring of vision.

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