Pronunciation: DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen/FEN-il-EF-rin
Generic Name: Diphenhydramine/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime and Theraflu Cold/Cough Nighttime
Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips are used for:
Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips are an antihistamine and decongestant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The decongestant promotes sinus and nasal drainage, which relieves congestion and pressure.
Do NOT use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips
- you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
- you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or 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 Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips:
Some medical conditions may interact with Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. 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 asthma; lung problems (eg, emphysema); sleep apnea; adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; heart blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; a blockage of your bladder, stomach, or intestines; ulcers; trouble sleeping; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; seizures; or thyroid problems
- if you have a chronic cough or a cough that occurs with a large amount of mucus
Some medical conditions may interact with Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- 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), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips's side effects
- Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips
- Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips 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 Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips:
Use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips by mouth with or without food.
- Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to take Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you open Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. Remove and place the strip on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly (and it can be swallowed with saliva). Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips may be taken with or without water. Take the strip immediately after opening the pouch. Do not store the strip for future use.
- If you miss a dose of Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips.
Important safety information:
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips without checking with your doctor.
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips has diphenhydramine and phenylephrine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has diphenhydramine or phenylephrine in it too. This includes topical medicines (eg, creams). If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use 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.
- If cough persists for more than 1 week or occurs with a fever or persistent headache, contact your doctor. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.
- Do not use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips 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.
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips for a few days before the tests.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excitability, low blood pressure, and trouble urinating.
- Caution is advised when using Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
- Different brands of Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips while you are pregnant. Do not take Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips in the third trimester of pregnancy. Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips.
Possible side effects of Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips:
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:
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.
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); blurred vision or other vision changes; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mood or mental changes; persistent trouble sleeping; restlessness; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; 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: Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime 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; hallucinations; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular breathing; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.
Proper storage of Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips:
Store Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips are 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 Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Strips. 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 Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime resources
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Side Effects (in more detail)
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime Drug Interactions
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