Capron DMT

Generic name: Dextromethorphan And Pyrilamine
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Capron DMT

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and pyrilamine is an antihistamine.

Capron DMT is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Capron DMT will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Capron DMT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Capron DMT side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Capron DMT may cause serious side effects. Stop using Capron DMT and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe drowsiness or anxiety;

little or no urinating; or

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects of Capron DMT may include:

drowsiness;

nervousness; or

feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Capron DMT

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or pyrilamine.

Do not use Capron DMT if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, Selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

chronic bronchitis or other breathing problems;

heart problems;

glaucoma;

a thyroid disorder;

diabetes; or

an enlarged prostate and urination problems.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor before giving this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old.

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Warnings

Do not use Capron DMT if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use this medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

What other drugs will affect Capron DMT

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using dextromethrophan and pyrilamine with any other medicines, especially drugs that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

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