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Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 27, 2023.

Applies to dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine: oral liquid.

Do not use cough or cold medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine 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.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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