Guaifenex DM Side Effects
Please note - some side effects for Guaifenex DM may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Side Effects of Guaifenex DM - for the Consumer
Guaifenex DM Extended-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 Guaifenex DM Extended-Release Tablets:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Guaifenex DM Extended-Release Tablets:Dizziness; drowsiness; stomach upset.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
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. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
TopSide Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects of dextromethorphan have included drowsiness and dizziness. Adverse effects, which have occurred at higher doses, include excitation, mental confusion, and opiate-like respiratory depression. In some cases of abuse, patients have experienced euphoria, hyperactivity, mania, and auditory and visual hallucinations.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included pruritus and rash.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects of dextromethorphan have included fixed-drug eruptions.
TopMore Guaifenex DM resources
- Guaifenex DM Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Guaifenex DM Extended-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Allfen DM Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Atuss-12 DX Extended-Release Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Duratuss DM 12 Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Guaifenesin DM Elixir MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Humibid CS MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Mucinex DM Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Mucinex DM Maximum Strength Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Robitussin DM infant drops
- Scot-Tussin DM Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Tussin DM Prescribing Information (FDA)
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