Pronunciation: FEN-il-EF-rin/DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan/gwye-FEN-e-sin
Generic Name: Phenylephrine/Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin
Brand Name: Examples include Despec NR Drops and Zotex Pediatric Drops
Zotex Pediatric Drops is used for:
Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Zotex Pediatric Drops is a decongestant, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels, reducing swelling in the nasal passages, and loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.
Do NOT use Zotex Pediatric Drops if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Zotex Pediatric Drops
- you have severe high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)
- you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Zotex Pediatric Drops:
Some medical conditions may interact with Zotex Pediatric Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of glaucoma, enlarged prostate gland or other prostate problems, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, adrenal gland problems, mental or mood problems (eg, depression), an overactive thyroid, seizures, or stroke
- if you have a chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung problems (eg, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or if your cough produces large amounts of mucus
- if you are in poor health or are very overweight
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zotex Pediatric Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
- Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Zotex Pediatric Drops's side effects
- Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Zotex Pediatric Drops
- Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Zotex Pediatric Drops
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zotex Pediatric Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Zotex Pediatric Drops:
Use Zotex Pediatric Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Zotex Pediatric Drops by mouth with or without food.
- Use the dropper that comes with Zotex Pediatric Drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Take Zotex Pediatric Drops with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Drink plenty of water while taking Zotex Pediatric Drops.
- If you miss a dose of Zotex Pediatric Drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zotex Pediatric Drops.
Important safety information:
- Zotex Pediatric Drops may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Zotex Pediatric Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Zotex Pediatric Drops has phenylephrine and dextromethorphan in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has phenylephrine or dextromethorphan in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Zotex Pediatric Drops for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not use Zotex Pediatric Drops for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- Zotex Pediatric Drops may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure that your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Zotex Pediatric Drops.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Zotex Pediatric Drops before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Zotex Pediatric Drops with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Zotex Pediatric Drops can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zotex Pediatric Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Zotex Pediatric Drops is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Zotex Pediatric Drops.
Possible side effects of Zotex Pediatric Drops:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; irritability; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, nervousness); paleness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Zotex Pediatric side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; difficulty urinating; fast or shallow breathing; hallucinations; paleness; restlessness; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Proper storage of Zotex Pediatric Drops:
Store Zotex Pediatric Drops at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zotex Pediatric Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Zotex Pediatric Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Zotex Pediatric Drops is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zotex Pediatric Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Zotex Pediatric resources
- Zotex Pediatric Side Effects (in more detail)
- Zotex Pediatric Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Zotex Pediatric Drug Interactions
- Zotex Pediatric Support Group
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