carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine Health Article

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions before you take this carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep 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 an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

What is carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine?

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant.

Pyrilamine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or flu.

Carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• heart disease, high blood pressure, or a heart rhythm disorder;

• asthma, emphysema, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder;

• glaucoma;

• kidney disease;

• gallbladder disease;

• Addison's disease;

• a stomach ulcer or obstruction;

• an enlarged prostate; or

• problems with urination.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take carbetapentane, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.