Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tan... Health Article

Generic name(s):

Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate Oral suspension

Brand name(s):

Exratuss, XiraTuss

What is this medicine?

CARBETAPENTANE; CHLORPHENIRAMINE; PHENYLEPHRINE (kar bay ta PEN tane; klor fen IR a meen; fen il EF rin) is a combination of a cough suppressant, an antihistamine, and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and a cold. This medicine will not treat an infection.



This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• asthma
• diabetes
• difficulty passing urine
• glaucoma
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• phenylketonuria
• taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate within the last 14 days
• an unusual or allergic reaction to carbetapentane, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. You can take this medicine with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• bromocriptine
• dihydroergotamine, ergotamine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• alcohol
• caffeine
• barbiturates like phenobarbital
• mecamylamine
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for sleep
• muscle relaxers
• narcotic pain medicines
• other medicines for cold, cough or allergy
• phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
• procarbazine
• St. John's Wort
• theophylline

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.