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Treats dry coughs caused by colds, the flu, and certain other lung infections.
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Hydromet, Hycodan, Tussigon |
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Antimuscarinic/antitussive Combination
Hydromet, Hycodan, Tussigon
Uses
Treats dry coughs caused by colds, the flu, and certain other lung infections.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Liquid, Tablet.
If you feel that your medicine is not working well, do not use more than your prescribed dose.
- Call your doctor for instructions.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- You might need to shake the liquid before using it.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Confusion, hallucinations (seeing things that are not there), or fainting.
Trouble urinating, or feeling like you have a full bladder even after you urinate.
Slow or shallow breathing.
Severe tiredness or weakness.
Precautions
- You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the ingredients in the medicine you are using.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have glaucoma, diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies, kidney problems, liver problems, Addison's disease, seizures, asthma, or serious lung disease such as emphysema (COPD).
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have prostate problems, or a narrowing or blockage of your digestive tract or urinary tract.
- Tell your doctor if you have a brain tumor, recent head injury, or a medical condition that causes increased pressure in your head (such as hydrocephalus).
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have had any abdominal (belly) pain recently, or if you start having it while you are taking this medicine.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have had an allergic reaction to hydrocodone (Lortab®, Vicodin®), homatropine, or to any pain medicine or cough medicine.
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Some antimuscarinic/antitussive combinations may contain medicine that can be habit-forming.
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If you feel that your medicine is not working well, do not use more than your prescribed dose.
- Call your doctor for instructions.
This medicine may make you drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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