ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE and DIARRHOEA

Overview

DIARRHOEA is the #2 most commonly reported adverse reaction for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, manufactured by Kenvue Brands LLC. There are 10 FDA adverse event reports linking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE to DIARRHOEA. This represents approximately 4.7% of all 213 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE who experience diarrhoea should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

DIARRHOEA is moderately reported among ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.

Other Side Effects of ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

In addition to diarrhoea, the following adverse reactions have been reported for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE:

• CHOKING — 15 reports
• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 8 reports
• FOREIGN BODY IN THROAT — 7 reports
• DIZZINESS — 5 reports
• INSOMNIA — 5 reports
• DRUG ADMINISTRATION ERROR — 4 reports
• NASAL CONGESTION — 4 reports
• PRODUCT TASTE ABNORMAL — 4 reports
• PRODUCT USE ISSUE — 4 reports
• ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER — 3 reports

Other Drugs Associated with DIARRHOEA

The following drugs have also been linked to diarrhoea in FDA adverse event reports:

Does ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE cause DIARRHOEA?

DIARRHOEA has been reported as an adverse event in 10 FDA reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is DIARRHOEA with ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

DIARRHOEA accounts for approximately 4.7% of all adverse event reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.

What should I do if I experience DIARRHOEA while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

If you experience diarrhoea while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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