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cough/cold combination drugs, used mainly to relieve the cough due to colds, influenza, hay fever, used for the chronic cough that occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema, when there is an unusually large amount, mucus, phlegm, pronounced flem, with the cough, cough/cold combination products contain more than one ingredient, some products may contain an antihistamine, a decongestant, an analgesic, in addition to, a medicine for coughing, are treating myself , important to select a product that is best for my symptoms, in general, best to buy a product that includes only those medicines you really need, questions about which product to buy, check with my pharmacist, different products contain ingredients that will have different precautions and side effects, know the ingredients, the medicine you are taking, the different kinds, ingredients, found in cough/cold combinations include antihistamines antihistamines, relieve, prevent the symptoms, hay fever and other types, allergy, also help relieve some symptoms, the common cold, sneezing and runny nose, work by preventing the effects, a substance, histamine, which is produced by the body, some examples, antihistamines contained in these combinations are: bromodiphenhydramine, broe-moe-dye-fen-hye-dra-meen, brompheniramine, brome-fen-eer-a-meen, carbinoxamine, kar-bi-nox-a-meen, chlorpheniramine, klor-fen-eer-a-meen, dexchlorpheniramine, dex-klor-fen-eer-a-meen, diphenhydramine, dye-fen-hye-dra-meen, doxylamine, dox-ill-a-meen, phenindamine, fen-in-da-meen, pheniramine, fen-eer-a-meen, phenyltoloxamine, fen-ill-tole-ox-a-meen, pyrilamine, peer-ill-a-meen, promethazine, proe-meth-a-zeen, triprolidine, trye-proe-li-deen, decongestants decongestants, ephedrine, e-fed-rin, phenylephrine, fen-ill-ef-rin, pseudoephedrine, soo-doe-e-fed-rin, produce a narrowing, blood vessels, this leads to clearing, nasal congestion, this effect may also increase blood pressure in patients who have high blood pressure (Encyc), antitussives to help relieve coughing these combinations contain either a narcotic, codeine, koe-deen, dihydrocodeine, dye-hye-droe-koe-deen, hydrocodone, hye-droe-koe-done, hydromorphone, hye-droe-mor-fone, a nonnarcotic, carbetapentane, kar-bay-ta-pen-tane, caramiphen, kar-am-i-fen, dextromethorphan, dex-troe-meth-or-fan, ] antitussive, antitussives act directly on the cough center, brain, narcotics may become habit-forming, causing mental, physical dependence, used for a long time, physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine, expectorants guaifenesin, gwye-fen-e-sin, works by loosening the mucus, phlegm, lungs, other ingredients added as expectorants, ammonium chloride, calcium iodide, iodinated glycerol, ipecac, potassium guaiacolsulfonate, potassium iodide, sodium citrate, not been proven, effective, in general, the best thing you can do to loosen mucus, phlegm is to drink plenty, water, analgesics analgesics, acetaminophen, a-seat-a-min-oh-fen, aspirin, other salicylates, salicylamide, sal-i-sill-a-mide, sodium salicylate, soe-dee-um sa-li-sill-ate, ] are used in these combination medicines to help relieve the aches and pain that may occur with the common cold, the use, too much acetaminophen and salicylates at the same time, kidney damage, cancer, the kidney, urinary bladder, this may occur if large amounts, both medicines are taken together for a long time, taking the recommended amounts, combination medicines that contain both acetaminophen and a salicylate for short periods, time has not been shown to cause these unwanted effects, anticholinergics anticholinergics, homatropine, hoe-ma-troe-peen, may help produce a drying effect, nose and chest, combinations are available only with a physician's prescription, others are available without a prescription, health care professional, special instructions on the proper dose, the medicine for my medical condition, cough/cold combinations are available, following dosage forms, oral, chlorpheniramine and codeine, oral suspension, chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan, oral solution, chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone, oral solution, oral suspension, phenyltoloxamine and hydrocodone, oral suspension, tablets, promethazine and codeine, oral solution, syrup, promethazine and dextromethorphan, oral solution, syrup, pyrilamine and codeine, oral solution, oral, doxylamine, codeine, acetaminophen, tablets, oral, diphenhydramine, codeine, ammonium chloride, syrup, diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, ammonium chloride, syrup, pheniramine, codeine, guaifenesin, syrup, pheniramine, pyrilamine, hydrocodone, potassium citrate, ascorbic acid, syrup, promethazine, codeine, potassium guaiacolsulfonate, syrup, oral, promethazine, phenylephrine, syrup, pheniramine, pyrilamine and phenyltoloxamine, syrup, oral, bromopheniramine, phenylephrine, codeine, syrup, brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, syrup, carbinoxamine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, oral solution, syrup, chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, hydrocodone, oral solution, chlorpheniramine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, carbetapentane, oral suspension, tablets, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, oral solution, syrup, tablets, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, oral solution, syrup, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, codeine, elixir, oral solution, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, chewable tablets, oral solution, syrup, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, hydrocodone, oral solution, syrup, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, hydrocodone, syrup, doxylamine, etadefrine, hydrocodone, syrup, pheniramine, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, oral solution, promethazine, phenylephrine, codeine, oral solution, syrup, triprolidine, pseudoephedrine, codeine, oral solution, syrup, tablets, oral, chlorpheniramine, pheniramine, pyrilamine, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, salicylamide, caffeine, ascorbic acid, capsules, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, acetaminophen, caffeine, tablets, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, codeine, acetaminophen, tablets, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, acetaminophen, capsules, chewable tablets, oral solution, syrup, tablets, doxylamine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, acetaminophen, capsules, oral solution, pyrilamine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, acetaminophen, oral solution, oral, brompheniramine, phenylephrine, codeine, guaifenesin, oral solution, brompheniramine, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, guaifenesin, oral solution, chlorpheniramine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, ammonium chloride, ipecac, syrup, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, codeine, ammonium chloride, oral solution, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, codeine, potassium iodide, syrup, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, syrup, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, ammonium chloride, oral solution, chlorpheniramine, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, oral solution, pyrilamine, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, ammonium chloride, syrup, triprolidine, pseudoephedrine, codeine, guaifenesin, oral solution, oral, pheniramine, phenylephrine, codeine, sodium citrate, sodium salicylate, caffeine, oral solution, oral, chlorpheniramine, ephedrine, guaifenesin, oral solution, promethazine, phenylephrine, potassium guaiacolsulfonate, syrup, oral, dextromethorphan and acetaminophen, capsules, oral solution, oral suspension, tablets, oral, hydrocodone and homatropine, canadian product does not contain homatropine, syrup, tablets, oral, codeine, ammonium chloride, guaifenesin, syrup, codeine and guaifenesin, oral solution, syrup, tablets, dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, capsules, extended-release capsules, oral solution, syrup, tablets, extended-release tablets, dextromethorphan and iodinated glycerol, oral solution, hydrocodone and guaifenesin, oral solution, syrup, tablets, hydrocodone and potassium guaiacolsulfonate, oral solution, syrup, oral, phenylephrine and hydrocodone, oral solution, syrup, pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan, capsules, oral solution, syrup, oral, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, acetaminophen, capsules, oral solution, oral suspension, tablets, oral, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, guaifenesin, syrup, phenylephrine, hydrocodone, guaifenesin, oral solution, syrup, pseudoephedrine, codeine, guaifenesin, oral solution, syrup, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, capsules, oral solution, syrup, tablets, pseudoephedrine, hydrocodone, guaifenesin, elixir, oral solution, syrup, tablets, pseudoephedrine, hydrocodone, potassium guaiacolsulfonate, oral solution, oral, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, acetaminophen, capsules, oral solution, syrup, tablets, oral, ephedrine and guaifenesin, syrup, phenylephrine and guaifenesin, oral solution, extended-release capsules, extended-release tablets, pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin, capsules, extended-release capsules, oral solution, syrup, tablets, extended-release tablets, before using this medicine, without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label, for cough/cold combinations, allergic reaction to, the ingredients contained in this medicine, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, contains aspirin, other salicylates, before taking it, allergic reaction to, aspirin, other salicylates, diclofenac, voltaren, diflunisal, dolobid, fenoprofen, nalfon, floctafenine, flurbiprofen, by mouth, ansaid, ibuprofen, motrin, indomethacin, indocin, ketoprofen, orudis, ketorolac, toradol, meclofenamate, meclomen, mefenamic acid, ponstel, methyl salicylate, oil, wintergreen, naproxen, naprosyn, oxyphenbutazone, tandearil, phenylbutazone, butazolidin, piroxicam, feldene, sulindac, clinoril, suprofen, suprol, tiaprofenic acid, surgam, tolmetin, tolectin, zomepirac, zomax, are you on a special diet, a low-sodium, low-sugar diet, the occasional use, a cough/cold combination is not likely to cause problems, fetus, newborn baby, when these medicines are used at higher doses and/or for a long time, the chance that problems might occur may increase, for the individual ingredients, combinations, information should be considered before you decide to use a particular cough/cold combination, acetaminophen, studies, birth defects (Encyc), acetaminophen has not been shown to cause birth defects (Encyc), other problems in humans, alcohol, combination medicines contain a large amount, alcohol, alcohol during pregnancy, birth defects (Encyc), antihistamines, antihistamines, haven't been shown to cause problems in humans, caffeine, studies in humans have not shown that caffeine causes birth defects (Encyc), studies in animals, caffeine causes birth defects (Encyc), very large doses, amounts equal to the amount, caffeine contained in 12 to 24 cups, coffee a day, codeine, studies, birth defects (Encyc) with codeine, it has not been reported to cause birth defects (Encyc) in humans, codeine has not been shown to cause birth defects (Encyc) in animal studies, it caused other unwanted effects, regular use, narcotics during pregnancy, the baby to become dependent on the medicine, this may lead to withdrawal side effects after birth, narcotics, breathing problems, newborn baby if taken by the mother just before delivery, hydrocodone, studies, birth defects (Encyc) with hydrocodone, it has not been reported to cause birth defects (Encyc) in humans, hydrocodone has been shown to cause birth defects (Encyc) in animals, very large doses, regular use, narcotics during pregnancy, the baby to become dependent on the medicine, this may lead to withdrawal side effects after birth, narcotics, breathing problems, newborn baby if taken by the mother just before delivery, iodides, calcium iodide and iodinated glycerol, not recommended during pregnancy, iodides have caused enlargement, the thyroid gland, fetus and resulted in breathing problems in newborn babies whose mothers took iodides in large doses for a long period, phenylephrine, studies, birth defects (Encyc) with phenylephrine, haven't been done in either humans, animals, pseudoephedrine, studies, birth defects (Encyc) with pseudoephedrine, in animal studies pseudoephedrine did not cause birth defects (Encyc), did cause a decrease in average weight, length, rate, bone formation, animal fetus, high doses, salicylates, aspirin, studies, birth defects (Encyc) in humans, done with aspirin, not with salicylamide, sodium salicylate, salicylates, haven't been shown to cause birth defects (Encyc) in humans, salicylates, shown to cause birth defects (Encyc) in animals.some reports have suggested that too much use, aspirin late in pregnancy, a decrease, newborn's weight and possible death, the fetus, newborn infant, the mothers in these reports had been taking much larger amounts, aspirin than are usually recommended, studies, mothers taking aspirin, doses that are usually recommended did not show these unwanted effects, there is a chance that regular use, salicylates late in pregnancy, unwanted effects on the heart, blood flow, fetus, newborn baby.use, salicylates, especially aspirin, during the last 2 weeks, bleeding problems (Encyc), fetus before, during delivery, newborn baby, salicylates during the last 3 months, may increase the length, prolong labor, cause other problems during delivery, cause severe bleeding, mother before, after delivery, do not take aspirin during the last 3 months, unless it has been ordered by a physician, when breast-feeding (Encyc), are breast-feeding (Encyc), the chance that problems might occur depends on the ingredients, for the individual ingredients, combinations, apply, acetaminophen, acetaminophen passes into the breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, alcohol, alcohol passes into the breast milk, alcohol in recommended doses, does not usually cause problems in nursing babies, antihistamines, small amounts, antihistamines pass into the breast milk, antihistamine-containing medicine is not recommended for use while breast-feeding since most antihistamines are especially likely to cause side effects, unusual excitement, irritability, baby, antihistamines tend to decrease the secretions, the body, the flow, breast milk, reduced in some patients, caffeine, small amounts, caffeine pass into the breast milk and may build up, nursing baby, caffeine in recommended doses, does not usually cause problems in nursing babies, decongestants, ephedrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine pass into the breast milk, known to cause, unwanted effects in nursing babies, especially newborn and premature babies, iodides, calcium iodide and iodinated glycerol, pass into the breast milk, known to cause, unwanted effects, underactive thyroid, baby, narcotic antitussives, codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, small amounts, codeine, shown to pass into the breast milk, codeine, other narcotic antitussives in recommended doses, has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, salicylates, aspirin, salicylates pass into the breast milk, salicylates, haven't been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, possible that problems may occur if large amounts are taken regularly, children very young children are usually more sensitive to the effects, before giving, combination medicines to a child, check the package label very carefully, too strong for use in children, are not certain whether a specific product can be given to a child, any questions about the amount to give, especially if it contains, antihistamines, nightmares, unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, more likely to occur in children taking antihistamines, decongestants, ephedrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, increases in blood pressure, more likely to occur in children taking decongestants, narcotic antitussives, codeine, hydrocodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, breathing problems, especially likely to occur in children younger than 2 years, age taking narcotic antitussives, unusual excitement, restlessness, more likely to occur in children receiving these medicines, salicylates, aspirin, do not give medicines containing aspirin, other salicylates to a child with a fever, other symptoms, a virus infection, especially flu, chickenpox, without first discussing its use with my child's doctor, this is very important because salicylates, a serious illness, reye's syndrome in children with fever caused by a virus infection, especially flu, chickenpox, more sensitive to the aspirin, other salicylates contained in some, especially if they have a fever, lost large amounts, body fluid, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, teenagers do not give medicines containing aspirin, other salicylates to a teenager with a fever, other symptoms, a virus infection, especially flu, chickenpox, without first discussing its use with my child's doctor, this is very important because salicylates, a serious illness, reye's syndrome in teenagers with fever caused by a virus infection, especially flu, chickenpox, the elderly are usually more sensitive to the effects, especially if it contains, antihistamines, confusion, painful urination, dizziness (Encyc), drowsiness (Encyc), feeling faint, dryness, mouth, nose, throat, more likely to occur in elderly patients, nightmares, unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, elderly taking antihistamines, decongestants, ephedrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, confusion, hallucinations, drowsiness (Encyc), convulsions, seizures, elderly, usually more sensitive to the effects, increases in blood pressure, more likely to occur in elderly persons taking decongestants, an interaction might occur, change the dose, taking any other prescription, nonprescription, over-the-counter, otc, aspirin, other medicine for allergies, some medicines may change the way this medicine affects my body, the effect, reduced by some, the ingredients in this medicine, check with my health care professional about which medicines you should not take with this medicine, other medical problems, the cough/cold combination medicine, any other medical problems, alcohol abuse, acetaminophen-containing medicines increase the chance, liver damage; also, the liquid medicines contain a large amount, alcohol, anemia, gout, hemophilia (Encyc), other bleeding problems (Encyc), stomach ulcer, other stomach problems, conditions may become worse, taking a combination medicine containing aspirin, another salicylate, brain disease, injury, colitis, convulsions, seizures, diarrhea, gallbladder disease, gallstones, conditions may become worse, taking a combination medicine containing codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, cystic fibrosis (Encyc), in children, side effects, iodinated glycerol, more likely in children with cystic fibrosis (Encyc), diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes, decongestants may put diabetic patients at greater risk, having heart, blood vessel disease, emphysema, asthma, chronic lung disease, especially in children, salicylate-containing medicine, an allergic reaction in which breathing becomes difficult, enlarged prostate, urinary tract blockage, difficult urination (Encyc), the effects, anticholinergics, homatropine, antihistamines may make urinary problems worse, glaucoma, a slight increase in inner eye pressure may occur with the use, anticholinergics, homatropine, antihistamines, which may make the condition worse, heart, blood vessel disease, high blood pressure (Encyc), decongestant-containing medicine may increase the blood pressure and speed up the heart rate; also, caffeine-containing medicine, taken in large amounts, may speed up the heart rate, kidney disease (Encyc), this condition may increase the chance, side effects, because the medicine may build up, liver disease (Encyc), liver disease increases the chance, side effects because the medicine may build up, body; also, liver disease is severe, there is a greater chance that aspirin-containing medicine, bleeding, thyroid disease, an overactive thyroid, a fast heart rate, the decongestant in this medicine, the heart rate to speed up further; also, the medicine contains narcotic antitussives, codeine, iodides, iodinated glycerol, salicylates, the thyroid problem may become worse , to help loosen mucus, phlegm, lungs, drink a glass, water after each dose, directed, do not take it more often than recommended on the label, side effects, for patients taking the extended-release capsule, tablet form, swallow the capsule, tablet whole, do not crush, do not break, do not chew, before swallowing, the capsule is too large to swallow, may mix the contents, the capsule with applesauce, jelly, honey, syrup and swallow without chewing, for patients taking the extended-release oral solution, oral suspension form, do not dilute with fluids, mix with other drugs, for patients taking a combination medicine containing an antihistamine and/or aspirin, other salicylate, take with food, a glass, water, milk, lessen stomach irritation, a combination medicine containing aspirin has a strong vinegar-like odor, it, this odor means the medicine is breaking down, check with my pharmacist, missed dose if you, must take this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep this medicine out of a child's reach, overdose is very dangerous in young children, store away from heat and direct light, do not store the capsule, tablet form, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, keep the liquid form, from freezing, do not refrigerate the syrup, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, if my cough has not improved after 7 days, a high fever, skin rash (Encyc), continuing headache, sore throat with the cough, signs may mean, have other medical problems, for patients taking antihistamine-containing medicine, before you have any skin tests for allergies, the test, affected by the antihistamine in this medicine, will add to the effects, alcohol and other cns depressants, medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness (Encyc), some examples, cns depressants are antihistamines, medicine for hay fever, other allergies, colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine, narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants, anesthetics, some dental anesthetics, check with a physician before taking, some people to become drowsy, dizzy, less alert than they are normally, before you drive, dizzy, not alert, when taking antihistamines on a regular basis, taking large amounts, aspirin at the same time, as in arthritis, rheumatism, too much aspirin, ringing, ears, covered up by the antihistamine, antihistamines, dryness, the mouth, for temporary relief, use sugarless candy, gum, melt bits, ice, in my mouth, use a saliva substitute, mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with my medical doctor, continuing dryness, the mouth may increase the chance, dental disease, tooth decay, gum disease, fungus infections (Encyc), for patients taking decongestant-containing medicine, may add to the central nervous system, cns, stimulant effects, diet aids, medicines for diet, appetite control while taking this medicine unless you have checked with a physician, nervous, restless, to have trouble in sleeping, trouble in sleeping, take the last dose, for each day a few hours before bedtime, before having any kind, surgery, dental surgery, emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor, dentist in charge, for patients taking narcotic antitussive, codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, “containing medicine, will add to the effects, alcohol and other cns depressants, medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness (Encyc), some examples, cns depressants are antihistamines, medicine for hay fever, other allergies, colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine, narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants, anesthetics, some dental anesthetics, check with a physician before taking, some people to become drowsy, dizzy, less alert than they are normally, to feel a false sense, well-being, before you drive, dizzy, not alert and clearheaded, nausea, vomiting may occur after taking a narcotic antitussive, this effect may go away if you lie down for a while, nausea, vomiting continues, dizziness (Encyc), lightheadedness, fainting, especially likely to occur when you get up suddenly from a lying, sitting position, getting up slowly may help lessen this problem, before having any kind, surgery, dental surgery, emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor, dentist in charge, for patients taking iodide, calcium iodide, iodinated glycerol, potassium iodide, -containing medicine, planning to have any future thyroid tests, the thyroid test, affected by the iodine in this medicine, for patients taking analgesic-containing medicine, check the label, all nonprescription, over-the-counter, otc, prescription medicines you now take, any contain acetaminophen, aspirin, other salicylates, diflunisal, bismuth subsalicylate, be especially careful, taking them while taking a cough/cold combination medicine that already contains them may lead to overdose, do not take aspirin-containing medicine for 5 days before any surgery, dental surgery, otherwise directed by my medical doctor, taking aspirin during this time, bleeding problems (Encyc), for diabetic patients taking aspirin-, sodium salicylate “containing medicine, false urine sugar test results may occur, take 8, more 325-mg, 5-grain, doses, aspirin every day for several days in a row, take 8, more 325-mg, 5-grain, 4, more 500-mg, 10-grain, doses, sodium salicylate, smaller doses, occasional use, aspirin, sodium salicylate usually will not affect urine sugar tests, especially if my diabetes is not well controlled, for patients taking homatropine-containing medicine, may make you sweat less, causing my body temperature to increase, use extra care not to become overheated during exercise, hot weather, overheating may result in heat stroke, hot baths, saunas may make you feel dizzy, faint, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, serious side effects occur rarely when this medicine is taken as recommended, too much medicine is taken, taken in large doses, taken for a long period, get emergency help immediately if, look for symptoms, overdose occur, for narcotic antitussive, codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, “containing, cold, clammy skin, confusion, severe, convulsions, seizures, drowsiness (Encyc), dizziness (Encyc), severe, nervousness, restlessness, severe, pinpoint pupils, eyes, slow heartbeat, slow, troubled breathing, weakness, severe, for acetaminophen-containing, diarrhea, increased sweating, appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps (Encyc), pain, swelling, tenderness, upper abdomen, stomach area, for salicylate-containing, any loss, hearing, bloody urine, confusion, convulsions, seizures, diarrhea, severe, continuing, dizziness (Encyc), lightheadedness, drowsiness (Encyc), severe, excitement, nervousness, severe, fast, deep breathing, fever, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, severe, continuing, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, for salicylamide only, stomach pain, severe, continuing, uncontrollable flapping movements, the hands, especially in elderly patients, unusual thirst, vision problems, for decongestant-containing, fast pounding, irregular heartbeat (Encyc), headache, continuing and severe, nausea, vomiting, severe, nervousness, restlessness, severe, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, severe, continuing, side effects occur, for all combinations, skin rash (Encyc), hives, /or itching, for antihistamine-, anticholinergic-containing, clumsiness, unsteadiness, convulsions, seizures, drowsiness (Encyc), severe, dryness, mouth, nose, throat, severe, flushing, redness, face, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, restlessness, severe, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, slow, fast heartbeat, for iodine-containing, headache, continuing, increased watering, mouth, appetite, metallic taste, skin rash (Encyc), hives, redness, sore throat, swelling, face, lips, eyelids, for acetaminophen-containing, unexplained sore throat and fever, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, yellow eyes, skin, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, constipation, decreased sweating, painful urination, dizziness (Encyc), lightheadedness, drowsiness (Encyc), dryness, mouth, nose, throat, false sense, well-being, increased sensitivity, skin to sun, nausea, vomiting, nightmares, stomach pain, thickening, mucus, trouble in sleeping, unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, the side effects listed above, reported for each, reported for at least one, there are some similarities among these combination medicines, so many, side effects may occur with, other side effects, brand names some commonly used brand names are, alka-seltzer plus cold and cough, comtrex daytime maximum strength cold, cough, flu relief, phenergan with dextromethorphan, phenergan vc with codeine, primatuss cough mixture 4d, promethazine vc w/codeine, scot-tussin senior clear, sudafed children's non-drowsy cold and cough, tussi-organidin dm nr liquid, calmylin pediatric, neocitran dm coughs and colds, pharmasave children's cough syrup, tylenol children's cold dm medication,