Warnings


What may interact with Coricidin HBP Chest Congetion and Cough?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-procarbazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-medicines for depression or other mental disturbances
-other medicines for colds or allergy

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Coricidin HBP Chest Congetion and Cough?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-asthma
-chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
-if you have taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-kidney or liver disease
-unable to sit up
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, other medicines, foods, dyes, bromides, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Coricidin HBP Chest Congetion and Cough?

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 5 days or if they get worse. If you have a high fever, skin rash, lasting headache, or sore throat, see your doctor.

Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily while you are taking this medicine to help loosen mucus.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

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 and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.