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Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine.

Moderate

Dextromethorphan Food

Moderate Food Interaction

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

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Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine drug interactions

There are 641 drug interactions with acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine.

Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine disease interactions

There are 9 disease interactions with acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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