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Decongestant/Narcotic Antitussive/Antihistamine Oral
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DECONGESTANT/NARCOTIC ANTITUSSIVE/ANTIHISTAMINE – ORAL
USES: Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. The low-dose narcotic antitussive helps control a cough. The antihistamine is for relief from sneezing, runny nose, water eyes. This combination product is used to treat symptoms associated with common colds, allergies, hay fever and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. Be sure to follow instructions closely. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, tremors, nervousness, hallucinations, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, depression, a history of drug dependency, any allergies. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy. Check this product’s ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, narcotic pain medication (e.g., codeine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating, slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, hyperactivity, fever, seizures, or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication. It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Brand Name Decongestant/Narcotic Antitussive/Antihistamine Oral drugs
- Aber Tuss Hc
- Baltussin
- Baltussin Hc
- Bromplex Hd
- B Tuss
- Chlorphen Hd
- Codal Dh
- Codimal Dh
- Codimal Ph
- Codituss Dh
- Co Histine Dh
- Coldcough
- Coldcough Hc
- Coldcough Pd
- Coldtuss
- Comtussin Hc
- Cotuss Hd
- Cotuss Ms
- Coughtuss
- Cytuss Hc
- De Chlor Hc
- De Chlor Hd
- De Chlor Mr
- Decohistine Dh
- Detuss
- Dihist Dh
- Dihistine Dh
- Dihydro Cp
- Drocon Cs
- Duradal Hd
- Duradal Hd Plus
- Ed Tuss Hc
- Ed Tlc
- Efasin Hd
- Endacof Hc
- Endagen Hd
- Endal Hd
- Endal Hd
- Endal Hd Plus
- Enplus Hd
- Flutuss Hc
- Genecof Hc
- H C Tussive
- Histex Hc
- Hist Hc
- Histinex Hc
- Histinex Pv
- Hist Plus
- Histuss Hc
- Histussin Hc
- Hycofed
- Hycomal Dh
- Hydro Pc Ii
- Hydrocod Bit/Phenylephrine/Cp
- Hydrocodone Cp
- Hydrocodone Hd
- Hydrocodone/Phenyleph/Pyrilam
- Hydrocodone/Phenylephrine/Cpm
- Hydron Cp
- Hydron Psc
- Hydro Pc
- Hydro Pc Ii Plus
- Hydrophene Dh
- Hydro Tussin Dhc
- Hydro Tussin Hc
- Hyphed
- Hyphen Hd
- Iodal Hd
- Iotussin Hc
- Jaycof Hc
- Kg Dal Hd
- Kg Dal Hd Plus
- Kg Tussin
- Maxituss Hc
- Maxi Tuss Hc
- Maxi Tuss Hcx
- M End
- Mintex Hc
- Mintuss Hc
- Mintuss Hd
- Mintuss Ms
- Notuss
- Novadyne Dh
- Novahistine Dh
- Nudal Hd
- Pancof
- Pancof Hc
- Pancof Pd
- Pediatex Hc
- P Epd Hcl/Hcod Bt/Carbinox
- P Ephed Hcl/Hydrocod Bit/Cp
- Phen/Chlor Hc
- Phenyleph/Hcod Bt/Cp
- Phenylhistine Dh
- Poly Tussin
- Poly Tussin Hd
- Pro Red
- P V Tussin
- Quindal Hd
- Q V Tussin
- Relacon Hc
- Ryna C
- Statuss Green
- Triacin C
- Triacin C
- Triant Hc
- Tricof
- Tricof Pd
- Tridal Hd
- Tridal Hd Plus
- Triprolidine/P Ephed/Codeine
- Tritussin
- Tri Vent Hc
- Tuss Ds
- Tussend
- Tuss Es
- Tuss Hc
- Tussin V
- Tussive Hc
- Tuss Pd
- Uni Tuss Hc
- Uni Cof
- Vanex Hd
- Well Tuss Hd
- Z Cof Hc
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