Dimetapp DM Elixir Colour Free Cold/Cough

Dimetapp DM Colour Free Cold/Cough Elixir is a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing while the cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex to reduce a dry cough.

Do NOT use Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir
• you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
• you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack
• you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or if 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 Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir:
Some medical conditions may interact with Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir. 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 fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; heart blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your stomach, bladder, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; seizures; or an overactive thyroid
• if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir's side effects
Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir
Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough Elixir 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.