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Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan: Drug information

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan: Drug information
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For additional information see "Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan: Patient drug information" and "Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan: Pediatric drug information"

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions show table
Brand Names: US
  • Ed A-Hist DM [OTC];
  • Ed-A-Hist DM [OTC];
  • Maxichlor PEH DM [OTC];
  • NeoTuss Plus;
  • NoHist-DM [OTC]
Pharmacologic Category
  • Alkylamine Derivative;
  • Alpha-Adrenergic Agonist;
  • Antitussive;
  • Decongestant;
  • Histamine H1 Antagonist;
  • Histamine H1 Antagonist, First Generation
Dosing: Adult

Note: All dosing is presented in terms of chlorpheniramine maleate/phenylephrine hydrochloride/dextromethorphan hydrobromide.

Cough and upper respiratory symptoms

Cough and upper respiratory symptoms: Oral: Dosing may vary by product; consult specific product labeling.

Liquid: Chlorpheniramine 2 to 4 mg/phenylephrine 5 to 10 mg/dextromethorphan 12.5 to 15 mg per 5 mL: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours (maximum: 30 mL/24 hours).

Tablet:

Chlorpheniramine 4 mg/phenylephrine 10 mg/dextromethorphan 10 mg: One tablet every 4 hours (maximum: 6 tablets/24 hours).

Chlorpheniramine 4 mg/phenylephrine 10 mg/dextromethorphan 18 mg: One tablet every 4 hours (maximum: 6 tablets/24 hours).

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Dosing: Older Adult

Avoid use (Ref).

Dosing: Pediatric

(For additional information see "Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan: Pediatric drug information")

Note: Multiple concentrations of oral liquid formulations exist; close attention must be paid to the concentration when ordering or administering. Safety and efficacy for the use of cough and cold products in infants and young children is limited; the AAP warns against the use of these products for respiratory illnesses in infants and young children; the FDA does not recommend OTC use in infants and children <2 years of age due to the risk of serious and life-threatening adverse effects (including death) and recommends to use with caution in pediatric patients ≥2 years of age (Ref).

Cough and upper respiratory symptoms

Cough and upper respiratory symptoms: Dosing may vary by product; consult specific product labeling.

Liquid:

Chlorpheniramine 4 mg/phenylephrine 10 mg/dextromethorphan 15 mg per 5 mL (eg, Ed A-Hist DM liquid, NoHist DM): Oral:

Children 6 to <12 years: 2.5 mL every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 15 mL/24 hours.

Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 5 mL every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 30 mL/24 hours.

Chlorpheniramine 2 mg/phenylephrine 5 mg/dextromethorphan 5 mg per 15 mL (eg, Father John's Medicine Plus): Oral: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 30 mL every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 180 mL/24 hours.

Tablets:

Chlorpheniramine 4 mg/phenylephrine 10 mg/dextromethorphan 10 mg per tablet (eg, Ed Hist-A DM tablets): Oral:

Children 6 to <12 years: 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 3 tablets/24 hours.

Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets/24 hours.

Chlorpheniramine 4 mg/phenylephrine 10 mg/dextromethorphan 18 mg per tablet (eg, Maxichlor): Oral:

Children 6 to <12 years: 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 3 tablets/24 hours.

Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets/24 hours.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Dosing: Liver Impairment: Pediatric

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Adverse Reactions

See individual agents.

Contraindications

OTC labeling: When used for self-medication, do not use with or within 14 days of monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy or to sedate a child.

Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• CNS depression: May cause CNS depression, which may impair physical or mental abilities; patients must be cautioned about performing tasks that require mental alertness (eg, operating machinery, driving).

Special populations:

• CYP2D6 poor metabolizers: Dextromethorphan is metabolized by hepatic CYP2D6. Poor metabolizers of CYP2D6 may have exaggerated or prolonged effects of dextromethorphan. Increased risk may be seen with concomitant use of potent CYP2D6 inhibitors; use with caution (Abduljalil 2010; Jurica 2012; Sager 2014; Zhou 2009).

• Pediatric: Antihistamines may cause excitation in young children.

Dosage form specific issues:

• Propylene glycol: Some dosage forms may contain propylene glycol; large amounts are potentially toxic and have been associated hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, seizures, and respiratory depression; use caution (AAP 1997; Zar 2007).

Other warnings/precautions:

• Self-medication (OTC use): When used for self-medication (OTC), notify health care provider prior to use if you have breathing problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), persistent or chronic cough (such as occurs with asthma or smoking), productive cough (eg, excessive amounts of phlegm), diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, high BP, thyroid disease, difficultly in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland, or are currently taking sedatives, tranquilizers, or other oral nasal decongestants or stimulants. Discontinue use and notify health care provider if new symptoms occur, if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, or if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.

Warnings: Additional Pediatric Considerations

Safety and efficacy for the use of cough and cold products in pediatric patients <4 years of age is limited; the AAP warns against the use of these products for respiratory illnesses in young children. Serious adverse effects including death have been reported (in some cases, high blood concentrations of pseudoephedrine were found). Many of these products contain multiple active ingredients, increasing the risk of accidental overdose when used with other products. The FDA does not recommend OTC uses for these products in pediatric patients <2 years of age and recommends to use with caution in pediatric patients ≥2 years of age. Health care providers are reminded to ask caregivers about the use of OTC cough and cold products in order to avoid exposure to multiple medications containing the same ingredient (AAP 2018; CDC 2007; FDA 2017; FDA 2018). Antihistamines should not be used to make an infant or child sleepy. Multiple concentrations of oral liquid formulations exist; close attention must be paid to the concentration when ordering or administering.

Some dosage forms may contain propylene glycol; in neonates, large amounts of propylene glycol delivered orally, intravenously (eg, >3,000 mg/day), or topically have been associated with potentially fatal toxicities which can include metabolic acidosis, seizures, renal failure, and CNS depression; toxicities have also been reported in children and adults including hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, seizures, and respiratory depression; use caution (AAP 1997; Shehab 2009).

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Liquid, Oral:

Ed-A-Hist DM: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL (473 mL) [gluten free, sugar free; contains fd&c blue #1 (brilliant blue), fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben; banana flavor]

NeoTuss Plus: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 7.5 mg, and dextromethorphan hyrobromide 30 mg per 5 mL (474 mL) [alcohol free, codeine free, dye free, sugar free; contains methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben; cherry flavor]

NoHist-DM: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL (473 mL) [alcohol free, dye free, sugar free; contains edetate (edta) disodium, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, saccharin calcium; grape flavor]

Tablet, Oral:

Ed A-Hist DM: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg [scored]

Maxichlor PEH DM: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 18 mg [scored]

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Pricing: US

Liquid (Gencontuss Oral)

5-2-10 mg/5 mL (per mL): $0.03

Liquid (Giltuss Allergy Cgh&Cong Child Oral)

5-2-10 mg/5 mL (per mL): $0.06

Liquid (Giltuss Allergy Cough & Conges Oral)

5-2-10 mg/5 mL (per mL): $0.06

Liquid (NeoTuss Plus Oral)

7.5-4-30 mg/5 mL (per mL): $0.11

Tablets (Maxichlor PEH DM Oral)

10-4-18 mg (per each): $0.50

Tablets (Phenagil CH Oral)

10-3.5-29 mg (per each): $0.66

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Administration: Adult

Oral: Administer liquid with an accurate measuring device; do not use a household teaspoon (overdosage may occur).

Administration: Pediatric

Oral: Administer liquid with an accurate measuring device; do not use a household teaspoon (overdosage may occur).

Use: Labeled Indications

Cough and upper respiratory symptoms: Temporary relief of symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, itchy/watery eyes, cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation, nasal congestion, nasal passages swelling) associated with the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or other upper respiratory allergies.

Medication Safety Issues
High alert medication:

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes this medication among its list of drugs (pediatric liquid medications requiring measurement) which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error (High-Alert Medications in Community/Ambulatory Care Settings).

Older Adult: High-Risk Medication:

Beers Criteria: Chlorpheniramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided in patients 65 years and older (independent of diagnosis or condition) due to its potent anticholinergic properties resulting in increased risk of confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and other anticholinergic effects or toxicity; use should also be avoided due to reduced clearance with advanced age and tolerance associated with use as a hypnotic. Exposure to concurrent anticholinergic drugs also increases risk of falls, delirium, and dementia; consider total anticholinergic burden when conducting medication reviews (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Refer to individual components.

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Acetaminophen: May increase serum concentration of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: May decrease therapeutic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor

Aclidinium: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Acrivastine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Acrivastine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Ajmaline: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Alcohol (Ethyl): CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Alcohol (Ethyl). Risk C: Monitor

Alizapride: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Alpha1-Blockers: May decrease vasoconstricting effects of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Amantadine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Amezinium: Antihistamines may increase stimulatory effects of Amezinium. Risk C: Monitor

Amisulpride (Oral): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Artemether and Lumefantrine: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Articaine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider reducing the dose of articaine if possible when used in patients who are also receiving CNS depressants. Monitor for excessive CNS depressant effects with any combined use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Atomoxetine: May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Atomoxetine may increase tachycardic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Atropine (Systemic): May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Azelastine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Benperidol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Benperidol. Risk C: Monitor

Benperidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Benztropine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Benztropine. Risk C: Monitor

Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine: Coadministration of Alpha1-Agonists and Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine may alter diagnostic results. Management: Consider delaying skin testing until alpha1-agonists are no longer required, or use of a histamine skin test as a positive control to assess a patient's ability to mount a wheal and flare response. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine: Coadministration of Antihistamines and Benzylpenicilloyl Polylysine may alter diagnostic results. Management: Suspend systemic H1 antagonists for benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine skin testing and delay testing until systemic antihistaminic effects have dissipated. A histamine skin test may be used to assess persistent antihistaminic effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Betahistine: Antihistamines may decrease therapeutic effects of Betahistine. Betahistine may decrease therapeutic effects of Antihistamines. Risk C: Monitor

Biperiden: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Biperiden. Risk C: Monitor

Blonanserin: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Blonanserin. Management: Use caution if coadministering blonanserin and CNS depressants; dose reduction of the other CNS depressant may be required. Strong CNS depressants should not be coadministered with blonanserin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Bornaprine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Bornaprine. Risk C: Monitor

Bornaprine: Sympathomimetics may increase anticholinergic effects of Bornaprine. Risk C: Monitor

Botulinum Toxin-Containing Products: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Brexanolone: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Brexanolone. Risk C: Monitor

Brimonidine (Topical): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Bromocriptine: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, monitor for hypertension and tachycardia, and do not coadminister these agents for more than 10 days. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Bromopride: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Bromperidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Buclizine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Buclizine. Risk C: Monitor

Buclizine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Buprenorphine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Buprenorphine. Management: Consider reduced doses of other CNS depressants, and avoiding such drugs in patients at high risk of buprenorphine overuse/self-injection. Initiate buprenorphine at lower doses in patients already receiving CNS depressants. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

BusPIRone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase tachycardic effects of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor

Cannabinoid-Containing Products: May increase tachycardic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Certoparin: Antihistamines may increase therapeutic effects of Certoparin. Risk C: Monitor

Cetirizine (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor for excessive sedation or CNS depression, limit the dose and duration of combination therapy, and consider CNS depressant dose reductions. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chloral Hydrate/Chloral Betaine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Chloral Hydrate/Chloral Betaine. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of chloral hydrate or chloral betaine and additional CNS depressants. If combined, consider a dose reduction of either agent and monitor closely for enhanced CNS depressive effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chlormethiazole: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Monitor closely for evidence of excessive CNS depression. The chlormethiazole labeling states that an appropriately reduced dose should be used if such a combination must be used. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Chloroprocaine (Systemic): May increase hypotensive effects of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Chlorphenesin Carbamate: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Chlorprothixene: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Chlorprothixene. Risk C: Monitor

Cimetropium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Cimetropium. Risk X: Avoid

CloZAPine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of CloZAPine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination whenever possible. If combined, monitor closely for signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal hypomotility and consider prophylactic laxative treatment. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

CNS Depressants: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Cocaine (Topical): May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Management: Consider alternatives to use of this combination when possible. Monitor closely for substantially increased blood pressure or heart rate and for any evidence of myocardial ischemia with concurrent use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Cyclizine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Moderate): May increase serum concentration of Dextromethorphan. Risk C: Monitor

CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase serum concentration of Chlorpheniramine. Risk C: Monitor

CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase serum concentration of Dextromethorphan. Risk C: Monitor

Dantrolene: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Daridorexant: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Dose reduction of daridorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of daridorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of daridorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Darifenacin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Darifenacin. Risk C: Monitor

DexmedeTOMIDine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of DexmedeTOMIDine. Management: Monitor for increased CNS depression during coadministration of dexmedetomidine and CNS depressants, and consider dose reductions of either agent to avoid excessive CNS depression. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Dicyclomine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Dicyclomine. Risk C: Monitor

Difelikefalin: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Difenoxin: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Dihydralazine: CNS Depressants may increase hypotensive effects of Dihydralazine. Risk C: Monitor

Dihydralazine: Sympathomimetics may decrease therapeutic effects of Dihydralazine. Risk C: Monitor

Dimethindene (Systemic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Dimethindene (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Dimethindene (Topical): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Disulfiram: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Products Containing Ethanol. Management: Do not use disulfiram with dosage forms that contain ethanol. Risk X: Avoid

Dothiepin: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Doxofylline: Sympathomimetics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Doxofylline. Risk C: Monitor

Doxylamine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Doxylamine. Risk C: Monitor

DroNABinol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase tachycardic effects of DroNABinol. Risk X: Avoid

DroPERidol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider dose reductions of droperidol or of other CNS agents (eg, opioids, barbiturates) with concomitant use. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Eluxadoline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of Eluxadoline. Risk X: Avoid

Emedastine (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor for excessive sedation or CNS depression, limit the dose and duration of combination therapy, and consider CNS depressant dose reductions. Risk C: Monitor

Entacapone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Ergot Derivatives (Vasoconstrictive CYP3A4 Substrates): May increase vasoconstricting effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Risk X: Avoid

Esketamine (Injection): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk for elevated heart rate, hypertension, and arrhythmias may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Esketamine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Fesoterodine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Fesoterodine. Risk C: Monitor

Flunarizine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Flunarizine. Risk X: Avoid

Flunitrazepam: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Flunitrazepam. Management: Reduce the dose of CNS depressants when combined with flunitrazepam and monitor patients for evidence of CNS depression (eg, sedation, respiratory depression). Use non-CNS depressant alternatives when available. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

FluPHENAZine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin: Chlorpheniramine may increase serum concentration of Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin. Risk C: Monitor

Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor

Gepotidacin: May decrease anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Glucagon: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Glucagon. Specifically, the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation). Risk X: Avoid

Glycopyrrolate (Systemic): Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Glycopyrrolate (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Glycopyrronium (Topical): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Guanethidine: May increase hypertensive effects of Sympathomimetics. Guanethidine may increase arrhythmogenic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Haloperidol: QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Caution) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Haloperidol. Risk C: Monitor

Hyaluronidase: May increase vasoconstricting effects of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Management: Do not use hyaluronidase to enhance the dispersion or absorption of phenylephrine. Use of hyaluronidase for other purposes in patients receiving phenylephrine may be considered as clinically indicated. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

HydrOXYzine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider a decrease in the CNS depressant dose, as appropriate, when used together with hydroxyzine. Increase monitoring of signs/symptoms of CNS depression in any patient receiving hydroxyzine together with another CNS depressant. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Iobenguane Radiopharmaceutical Products: Alpha1-Agonists may decrease therapeutic effects of Iobenguane Radiopharmaceutical Products. Management: Discontinue all drugs that may inhibit or interfere with catecholamine transport or uptake for at least 5 biological half-lives before iobenguane administration. Do not administer these drugs until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose. Risk X: Avoid

Ipratropium (Nasal): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Ipratropium (Oral Inhalation): May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Isoproterenol: Chlorpheniramine may increase therapeutic effects of Isoproterenol. Risk C: Monitor

Itopride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Itopride. Risk C: Monitor

Ixabepilone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Kava Kava: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Ketotifen (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Kratom: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk X: Avoid

Kratom: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Landiolol: Sympathomimetics may decrease therapeutic effects of Landiolol. Risk C: Monitor

Lemborexant: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Dosage adjustments of lemborexant and of concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive CNS depressant effects. Close monitoring for CNS depressant effects is necessary. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Levocetirizine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Levosulpiride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Levosulpiride. Risk X: Avoid

Levothyroxine: May increase therapeutic effects of Sympathomimetics. Sympathomimetics may increase therapeutic effects of Levothyroxine. Levothyroxine may increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk of coronary insufficiency may be increased in patients with coronary artery disease. Risk C: Monitor

Lisuride: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Risk X: Avoid

Lofepramine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Lofexidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Loxapine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Loxapine. Management: Consider reducing the dose of CNS depressants administered concomitantly with loxapine due to an increased risk of respiratory depression, sedation, hypotension, and syncope. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Magnesium Sulfate: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Maprotiline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Maprotiline. Risk C: Monitor

Mavorixafor: May increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid

Melitracen [INT]: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Melperone: May decrease therapeutic effects of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor

Memantine: NMDA Receptor Antagonists may increase adverse/toxic effects of Memantine. Risk C: Monitor

Mequitazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Metergoline: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Metergoline: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Methotrimeprazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of Products Containing Ethanol. Management: Avoid products containing alcohol in patients treated with methotrimeprazine. Risk X: Avoid

Methoxyflurane: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Methscopolamine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Methscopolamine. Risk C: Monitor

Metoclopramide: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

MetroNIDAZOLE (Systemic): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Products Containing Ethanol. A disulfiram-like reaction may occur. Risk X: Avoid

MetroNIDAZOLE (Topical): May increase adverse/toxic effects of Products Containing Ethanol. A disulfiram-like reaction may occur. Risk C: Monitor

MetyroSINE: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of MetyroSINE. Risk C: Monitor

Minocycline (Systemic): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Mirabegron: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Mirabegron. Risk C: Monitor

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: Dextromethorphan may increase serotonergic effects of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. This may cause serotonin syndrome. Risk X: Avoid

Moxonidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Nabilone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Nalfurafine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Nitroglycerin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease absorption of Nitroglycerin. Specifically, anticholinergic agents may decrease the dissolution of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets, possibly impairing or slowing nitroglycerin absorption. Risk C: Monitor

Noscapine: CNS Depressants may increase adverse/toxic effects of Noscapine. Risk X: Avoid

OLANZapine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of OLANZapine. Risk C: Monitor

Olopatadine (Nasal): May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Opicapone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Opioid Agonists: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Opioid Agonists. Management: Avoid concomitant use of opioid agonists and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Opipramol: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Opipramol: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Orphenadrine: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Orphenadrine. Risk X: Avoid

Oxatomide: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Oxomemazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk X: Avoid

Oxybate Salt Products: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Oxybate Salt Products. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination when possible. If combined, dose reduction or discontinuation of one or more CNS depressants (including the oxybate salt product) should be considered. Interrupt oxybate salt treatment during short-term opioid use Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

OxyBUTYnin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of OxyBUTYnin. Risk C: Monitor

OxyCODONE: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of OxyCODONE. Management: Avoid concomitant use of oxycodone and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible. These agents should only be combined if alternative treatment options are inadequate. If combined, limit the dosages and duration of each drug. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Paliperidone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Paraldehyde: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Paraldehyde. Risk X: Avoid

Parecoxib: May increase serum concentration of Dextromethorphan. Risk C: Monitor

Peginterferon Alfa-2b: May decrease serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Peginterferon Alfa-2b may increase serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor

Perampanel: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Perazine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Pergolide: May increase hypertensive effects of Alpha1-Agonists. Risk C: Monitor

Periciazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Perphenazine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Perphenazine. Risk C: Monitor

Pipamperone: May increase adverse/toxic effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Piribedil: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Piribedil. Risk C: Monitor

Pitolisant: Antihistamines may decrease therapeutic effects of Pitolisant. Risk X: Avoid

Pizotifen: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Potassium Chloride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase ulcerogenic effects of Potassium Chloride. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Risk X: Avoid

Potassium Citrate: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase ulcerogenic effects of Potassium Citrate. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium citrate. Risk X: Avoid

Pramipexole: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of Pramipexole. Risk C: Monitor

Pramlintide: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. These effects are specific to the GI tract. Risk X: Avoid

Procarbazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Promethazine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Promethazine. Risk C: Monitor

Propacetamol: May increase serum concentration of Phenylephrine (Systemic). Management: Monitor patients closely for increased side effects of phenylephrine if propacetamol is used concomitantly. Patients with underlying blood pressure issues or arrhythmias may need closer monitoring and may warrant consideration of alternative therapies. Risk C: Monitor

Propantheline: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Propantheline. Risk C: Monitor

Propiverine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk): QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Caution) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor

QuiNIDine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk C: Monitor

Ramosetron: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase constipating effects of Ramosetron. Risk C: Monitor

Revefenacin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Revefenacin. Risk X: Avoid

Rilmenidine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Rivastigmine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Rivastigmine. Rivastigmine may decrease therapeutic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Management: Use of rivastigmine with an anticholinergic agent is not recommended unless clinically necessary. If the combination is necessary, monitor for reduced anticholinergic effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: CNS Depressants may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Specifically, the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects may be increased. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other CNS depressants. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for neuropsychiatric adverse effects (eg, depression, suicidal ideation, aggression, mania). Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

ROPINIRole: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of ROPINIRole. Risk C: Monitor

Rotigotine: CNS Depressants may increase sedative effects of Rotigotine. Risk C: Monitor

Scopolamine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Scopolamine. Risk C: Monitor

Secnidazole: Products Containing Ethanol may increase adverse/toxic effects of Secnidazole. Risk X: Avoid

Secretin: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Secretin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of anticholinergic agents and secretin. Discontinue anticholinergic agents at least 5 half-lives prior to administration of secretin. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors): Dextromethorphan may increase serotonergic effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors). This could result in serotonin syndrome. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors) may increase serum concentration of Dextromethorphan. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. The dose of dextromethorphan/bupropion product should not exceed 1 tablet once daily. Monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome/serotonin toxicity. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Serotonergic Agents (High Risk): Dextromethorphan may increase serotonergic effects of Serotonergic Agents (High Risk). This could result in serotonin syndrome. Management: Monitor for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome/serotonin toxicity (eg, hyperreflexia, clonus, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, tremor, autonomic instability, mental status changes) when these agents are combined. Risk C: Monitor

Sofpironium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Sofpironium. Risk X: Avoid

Solriamfetol: Sympathomimetics may increase hypertensive effects of Solriamfetol. Sympathomimetics may increase tachycardic effects of Solriamfetol. Risk C: Monitor

Suvorexant: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Suvorexant. Management: Dose reduction of suvorexant and/or any other CNS depressant may be necessary. Use of suvorexant with alcohol is not recommended, and the use of suvorexant with any other drug to treat insomnia is not recommended. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Sympathomimetics: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Risk C: Monitor

Tedizolid: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sympathomimetics. Specifically, the risk for increased blood pressure and heart rate may be increased. Risk C: Monitor

Thalidomide: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Thalidomide. Risk X: Avoid

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase serum concentration of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor

Thiothixene: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Thiothixene. Risk C: Monitor

Tiapride: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may decrease therapeutic effects of Tiapride. Risk C: Monitor

Tiotropium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Tiotropium. Risk X: Avoid

Tolterodine: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Tolterodine. Risk C: Monitor

Topiramate: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase adverse/toxic effects of Topiramate. Risk C: Monitor

Tranylcypromine: May increase anticholinergic effects of Antihistamines, First Generation. Risk X: Avoid

Trimeprazine: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Trimethobenzamide: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Trimethobenzamide. Risk C: Monitor

Trospium: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Trospium. Risk C: Monitor

Umeclidinium: May increase anticholinergic effects of Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects. Risk X: Avoid

Valerian: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Risk C: Monitor

Zolpidem: CNS Depressants may increase CNS depressant effects of Zolpidem. Management: Reduce the Intermezzo brand sublingual zolpidem adult dose to 1.75 mg for men who are also receiving other CNS depressants. No such dose change is recommended for women. Avoid use with other CNS depressants at bedtime; avoid use with alcohol. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Zuclopenthixol: Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects may increase anticholinergic effects of Zuclopenthixol. Risk C: Monitor

Zuranolone: May increase CNS depressant effects of CNS Depressants. Management: Consider alternatives to the use of zuranolone with other CNS depressants or alcohol. If combined, consider a zuranolone dose reduction and monitor patients closely for increased CNS depressant effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification

Pregnancy Considerations

Refer to individual monographs.

Breastfeeding Considerations

Refer to individual monographs.

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

See individual agents.

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AE) United Arab Emirates: Codilar;
  • (DO) Dominican Republic: Gritos EX | Tusilac;
  • (EG) Egypt: Codilar;
  • (GM) Gambia: Makoff baby;
  • (IN) India: Active dm | Acutus d | Alercom d | Alex cough | Alkof junior | Alvikoff dx | Ambrolite d plus | Aroget dx | Arokuf dm | Ascoril d plus | Asthakind DX | Ataque d | Axahem d | Banocof d | Besto-Cof | Brokam dx | Broncosip dx | Bronkolyte dx | Brucuf dx | Cadicoff d | Catarex at | Cheridryl | Childryl z new | Citikof dx | Cofaid d | Cofheal D | Cofsy dx | Coftus dmr | Coftus dx | Coldex dx | Corid | Cotuss | Cough-x | Cozet d | Cozymin dx | Deletus d plus | Denituss dx | Diafree | Drycoff | Ericuf d | Exit dx | Extus dmr | Gerituss D | Gracof plus | Helpotus dx | Histadex | Ibikof | Iphardin d | Kapryl dx | Kazicof dx | Kep d | Kidylinctus d | Kofkul | Kofrid d | Kufgen d | Kufmon dx | Kufril D | Larycof d | Leekuf | Libitus | Lo tuss d | Macbery dc | Mucofast lyte | Nemtus d | New torex junior | Niltuss dx | Novocoff | Orange cs | Osikof | Otus | Piritexyl plus | Respicure d | Respihop d | Ridkof | Saloxen | Sdkoff | Silicof d | Silkof | Solvin dx | Spurex xt | Timaxx d | Tixylix d | Tusfin dx | Tusq dx | Tusquin | Welminic dx | Xpect d | Xrate dx | Zedex plus | Zeet dx | Zyrcold dc;
  • (KE) Kenya: Chericof cough formula | Contus paediatric | Cosome cough | Eascof d | Rinovil d | Sputac d | Tusq dx;
  • (MY) Malaysia: Windexco pe;
  • (PE) Peru: Chericof | Neo silenai | Neo silenai pediatrico;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Bio b kids | Bio rytuss | Bronkids | Ceron DM | Cerose dm | Corfen-dm | De-chlor dm | Ed a hist dm | Gencontuss | Giltuss allergy plus cough & congestion | Neo DM | Nohist dm | Nohist-Pdx | Norel cs | Norel dm | Pancof | Pe-Hist DM | Phenabid dm | Tri vent dpc | Trital dm | Trituss dm | Tussilan Cl | Zotex 12d;
  • (PY) Paraguay: Bronalar nf | Metosfan n.f. | Tecnogrip bb;
  • (RU) Russian Federation: Therasil D;
  • (SA) Saudi Arabia: Codilar;
  • (TH) Thailand: Dexchlophen | Fercof;
  • (UG) Uganda: Chericof cough formula | Contus paediatric | Koff go;
  • (ZM) Zambia: Contus paed linctus
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