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Dihydro (Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate / Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most frequently observed adverse reaction with dihydrocodeine include lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, sedation, sweating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pruritus, and skin reactions.  With the exception of constipation, tolerance develops to most of these effects.  Other reactions that have been observed with dihydrocodeine or opioids include respiratory depression, orthostatic hypotension, cough suppression, confusion, diarrhea, miosis, abdominal pain, dry mouth, indigestion, anorexia, spasm of biliary tract, and urinary retention.  Physical and psychological dependence are possibilities.  Hypersensitivity reactions (include anaphylactoid reactions), hallucinations, vivid dreams, granulomatous interstitial nephritis, sever narcosis and acute renal failure have been reported rarely during dihydrocodeine administration.

Other reactions observed with the ingredients in this product include lassitude, nausea, giddiness, dryness of mouth, blurred vision, cardiac palpitations, flushing, increased irritability or excitement (especially in children).

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2010-05-18

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