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Poly-Tussin D Side Effects

Generic name: chlorcyclizine / codeine / pseudoephedrine

Note: This document contains side effect information about chlorcyclizine / codeine / pseudoephedrine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Poly-Tussin D.

Applies to chlorcyclizine/codeine/pseudoephedrine: oral liquid.

Warning

Codeine may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Medicines that contain codeine should not be given to a child just after surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Get emergency medical help if a child taking this medicine has breathing problems, blue lips, or severe drowsiness, or if you cannot wake the child up from sleep.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Get emergency medical help if a child taking this medicine has breathing problems, blue lips, or severe drowsiness, or if you cannot wake the child up from sleep.

Stop using chlorcyclizine, codeine, and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to chlorcyclizine / codeine / pseudoephedrine: oral liquid.

General

The most common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and nervousness.[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Respiratory depression

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Excitability, nervousness, insomnia

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Drowsiness[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Hypotension, dizziness[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, constipation , dry mouth[Ref]

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Urinary retention[Ref]

Ocular

Frequency not reported: Blurred vision[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Rashes, severe scarlatiniform eruptions, generalized dermatitis[Ref]

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References

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Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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