Rymed
Generic name:dexchlorpheniramine and phenylephrine [ DEX-klor-fen-IR-a-meen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
What is Rymed?
Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Rymed is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Rymed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Rymed 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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexchlorpheniramine or phenylephrine.
Do not use Rymed 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:
asthma or other breathing disorder such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
high blood pressure, heart disease;
diabetes;
kidney disease; or
a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take Rymed?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear ...
