ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE and COUGH

Overview

COUGH is the #20 most commonly reported adverse reaction for ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, manufactured by Kenvue Brands LLC. There are 5,614 FDA adverse event reports linking ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE to COUGH. This represents approximately 1.3% of all 444,449 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE who experience cough 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

COUGH is a less commonly reported adverse event for ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

In addition to cough, the following adverse reactions have been reported for ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE:

• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 16,740 reports
• FATIGUE — 16,054 reports
• HEADACHE — 12,972 reports
• PAIN — 12,864 reports
• NAUSEA — 12,613 reports
• OFF LABEL USE — 11,842 reports
• DIARRHOEA — 10,785 reports
• ARTHRALGIA — 10,020 reports
• DYSPNOEA — 9,779 reports
• VOMITING — 7,362 reports

Other Drugs Associated with COUGH

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

Does ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE cause COUGH?

COUGH has been reported as an adverse event in 5,614 FDA reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is COUGH with ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

COUGH accounts for approximately 1.3% of all adverse event reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience COUGH while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

If you experience cough while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND 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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