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Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan
(oral) (liquid, Capsule)


Treats minor pain, relieves cough, and reduces fever.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Tylenol Cough & Sore Throat, Children's Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat

 
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Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan
Tylenol Cough & Sore Throat, Children's Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat
Uses
Treats minor pain, relieves cough, and reduces fever.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
  • You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Liquid, Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Dark-colored urine or pale stools. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen or dextromethorphan.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver or kidney disease.
  • Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you smoke, or if you have breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you develop new symptoms such as redness or swelling.
  • If you have been using this medicine for a fever and the fever lasts longer than 3 days, stop using the medicine and call your doctor. Call your doctor if you have a severe sore throat that lasts more than 2 days, or if you also have a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting. Do not give this medicine to a child under 12 years old unless your doctor tells you to.

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