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Carbetapentane tannate/chlorpheniramine tannate/phenylephrine tannate (By mouth)Carbetapentane Tannate (kar-BAY-ta-pen-tane TAN-ate), Chlorpheniramine Tannate (klor-fen-IR-a-meen TAN-ate), Phenylephrine Tannate (fen-il-EF-rin TAN-ate)Treats cough, runny nose, and stuffy nose caused by the common cold, asthma, bronchitis, or other upper respiratory tract infections.Brand Name(s):There may be other brand names for this medicine.When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to carbetapentane tannate, chlorpheniramine tannate, phenylephrine tannate, or to any cough or cold medicine. You should not use this medicine if you are using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®, or if you have used one within the past 14 days. This medicine is not to be used if you are breastfeeding. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.How to Use This Medicine:Liquid, Tablet
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If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctorCall your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088Last Updated: 6/6/2024 The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. All rights reserved ![]() A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and chrome browser. |