Children's Non-Aspirin Cold Tablet, Chewable Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Increase In The Thickness Of Lung Secretions
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Agitation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Extra Heartbeats
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
  • Seizures
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling
  • Vomiting

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Headache From Overuse Of Medications
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Accidental Falls
  • Agitation
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dryness Of The Nose
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Over Excitement
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Throat Dryness
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting
  • Wheezing

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