Welltuss EXP Side Effects
Generic name: dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
Note: This document contains side effect information about dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Welltuss EXP.
Applies to dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine: oral syrup.
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 use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not take this medication with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result.
Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Dihydrocodeine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
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shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
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seizure (convulsions);
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cold, clammy skin;
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severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness, tremors;
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confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
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increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).
Less serious side effects of dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine may include:
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dizziness or headache;
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constipation;
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nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, mild loss of appetite;
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feeling excited or restless;
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sleep problems (insomnia);
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warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin; or
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skin rash or itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
