Looking for side effects of basic cough & soar throat med that contains 1000mg Acetaminophen 30 mg Dextromethorphan. Over the counter, generic. Thanks.
2007-06-25 15:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by Scottman D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I don't think there is a drug combination for this, check your product again
2007-06-27 14:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by levelhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liver damage is the possible effect of acetaminophen. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could damage the liver.
Side-effects of dextromethorphan use can include body rash/itching, disassociation, nausea as well as other gastrointestinal disturbances, drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, fever, hypertension, shallow respiration, diarrhea, urinary retention, and increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. It produces hallucinogenic effect if taken in high dose.
The cough and sore throat medicine you have I believe still has another component apart fronm acetaminophen and dextromethorphan. Anyway, if you take it in correct dose and accordingly, you need not to worry much on its side effects. Drink plenty of fluids and be extra careful if you are driving because of its dizziness and blurred vision side effects.
2007-06-25 17:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tylenol probably won't produce any major side effects unless you have a sensitivity towards it. Long term usuage can cause Liver problems.
The Dextromethorphan can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Dizziness, drowsiness, Euphoria, Constipation, Inhibition of mucociliary clearance (anti-tussive portion). It also can cause hypotension, hyperpyrexia, nausea, myoclonic leg jerks when taken with MAO Inhibitors.
In an over dose it can cause convulsions and respiratory depression.
2007-06-25 16:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Greg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coricidin is a mix of drugs acetaminophen (Tylenol) an analgesic (discomfort reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer), plus chlorpheniramine an antihistamine. extra acetaminophen can injury the liver, and in severe case reason liver failure. extra chlorpheniramine will reason sleepiness (you may adventure this regardless of a cautioned dose), dry mouth and greater desirable heart value. in case you or somebody you comprehend has overdosed in this medicine, it rather is suited to seek for scientific interest in the present day. There are antidotes for the two considered one of those drugs.
2016-11-07 11:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋