Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the cough reflex in the brain that triggers coughing. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime guide.
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In rare cases, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
anxiety, hallucinations, feeling of fear;
little or no urinating;
pale skin, unusual weakness;
nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Common side effects may include:
drowsiness;
constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting; or
feeling restless or excited.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Active ingredients: acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/phenylephrine
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Can Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, or phenylephrine.
Do not use this medicine if you have taken 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, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
liver disease, cirrhosis, a history of alcoholism, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
heart disease, coronary artery disease;
blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
glaucoma;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
overactive thyroid; or
if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and phenylephrine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What other drugs will affect Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and phenylephrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
How should I take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime can damage your liver or cause death.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Drop the effervescent tablets into a glass of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor if you still have a fever after 3 days of use, you still have pain after 7 days (or 5 days if treating a child), if your symptoms get worse, or if you have a skin rash, ongoing headache, or any redness or swelling.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.
Can Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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