Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Pseudoephedrine Hydr... Health Article

Generic name(s):

Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Oral tablet

Brand name(s):

ColdCough HCM, Detussin, Entuss-D Liquid, H-C Tussive D, Histussin D, Liqui-Tuss HD, P-V-Tussin, Pancof HC, SymTan, Tussgen

What is this medicine?

HYDROCODONE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (hye droe KOE done; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a cough suppressant with a decongestant. It is used to treat the cough and congestion of colds or respiratory infections.

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 or breathing problems
• diabetes
• diarrhea
• drug abuse or addiction
• difficulty passing urine
• glaucoma
• head trauma
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• problems of the intestines or stomach
• if you have taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
• an unusual or allergic reaction to codeine, hydrocodone, pseudoephedrine, 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. 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. Special care may be needed.

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?

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

• alcohol
• ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
• 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:

• atropine
• barbiturates, like phenobarbital
• certain medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
• certain medicines for Parkinson's disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
• certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
• certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
• ipratropium
• medicines for chest pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for sleep
• naltrexone
• narcotic pain medicines
• 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.