Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Potassium Guaiacolsu... Health Article

Generic name(s):

Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate Oral solution

Brand name(s):

De-Chlor NX, Hy-KXP, Hydron EX, Hydron KGS, KGS-HC, M-Clear, Marcof Expectorant, Mintuss NX, Prolex DH

What is this medicine?

HYDROCODONE; POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE is a cough suppressant with an expectorant. It is used to treat the cough and congestion of colds and other respiratory infections. 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:

• drug abuse or addiction
• high pressure around the brain
• lung or breathing disease, like asthma
• stomach or intestinal problems
• an unusual or allergic reaction to codeine, hydrocodone, potassium guaiacolsulfonate, 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. If this medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it 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 6 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply. This medicine is not approved for use in children less than 6 years old.

Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine.

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?

• alcohol
• barbiturates like phenobarbital
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for sleep
• narcotic medicines for pain
• other medicines for cold, cough, or allergy
• phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

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.