Warnings


What may interact with Actinel Pediatric Cough?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-procarbazine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-caffeine
-digoxin
-furazolidone
-linezolid
-maprotiline
-mecamylamine
-medicines for blood pressure
-medicines for cold, cough or allergy
-reserpine
-some medicines for Parkinson''s disease
-St. John''s wort
-theophylline

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Actinel Pediatric Cough?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-difficulty passing urine
-glaucoma
-high blood pressure, heart disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Actinel Pediatric Cough?

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 5 days or if they get worse. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, take the last dose of the day at least a few hours before bedtime.

Drink water as instructed while you are taking this medicine to help loosen mucus.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.