What is the most important information I should know about Coricidin Cough and Cold (chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan)?
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. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: • glaucoma; • kidney disease; • liver disease; • diabetes; • glaucoma; • heart disease or high blood pressure; • thyroid disease; • emphysema or chronic bronchitis; • an enlarged prostate; or • problems with urination. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and
