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Codan

Uses
This medication is used to relieve a dry cough usually caused by the common cold or other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Relieving a cough helps you get more rest and sleep. This product contains 2 medications, hydrocodone and homatropine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that works on certain centers in the brain to stop the urge to cough. Homatropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.This medication is generally used for short-term treatment. It should not be used for persistent coughs from smoking or long-term breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), or for coughs with a lot of mucus or fluids (productive coughs), unless directed by your doctor.Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all of the doctor's dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (e.g., saline nose drops/spray, using a humidifier or infant nasal suction bulb).
Notes

Do not share this medication with others.
It is against the law.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor.
A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include: slow breathing, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, loss of consciousness.

How To Use

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 or 6 hours as needed or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy.
Follow your doctor's directions closely.
The manufacturer recommends that adults should not take more than 6 tablets or 6 teaspoons (30 milliliters) daily.
Children 6-12 years of age should not take more than 3 tablets or 3 teaspoonfuls (15 milliliters) daily.If you are taking the syrup, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device or spoon.
Do not use a household spoon.This medication may cause dependence, especially if it is used regularly for a long time or if it is used in high doses.
In such cases, if you suddenly stop this drug, withdrawal reactions may occur.
Such reactions can include restlessness, runny nose, watering eyes, trouble sleeping, severe abdominal/muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, and fast heartbeat.
Report any such reactions to your doctor immediately.
When stopping long-term, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also be habit-forming and may result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction).
Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed.
Properly stop the medication when so directed.
This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.When taken for a long time, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Tell your doctor if this medication stops working well.Inform your doctor if your symptoms persist or worsen.

Side Effects

Nausea commonly occurs with the use of hydrocodone and usually goes away after the first few doses.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist about ways to decrease nausea (e.g., taking with food, lying down for 1-2 hours with as little head movement as possible).Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, vision changes, vomiting, and constipation may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise.
If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (e.g., stimulant-type with stool softener).Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe stomach/abdominal pain, slow/shallow/irregular breathing, difficulty waking up, mental/mood changes (e.g., agitation, confusion), difficult/painful urination.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to hydrocodone; or to homatropine; or to other narcotic medications (e.g., codeine); or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: adrenal gland problems (e.g., Addison's disease), abdominal problems (e.g., chronic constipation, gallbladder disease, ileus, pancreatitis), breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, hypoxia, emphysema, intoxication with medications that can cause drowsiness or slow/shallow breathing), brain disorders (e.g., head injury, tumor, increased intracranial pressure), severe infectious diarrhea (e.g., pseudomembranous colitis), certain eye problem (narrow-angle glaucoma), kidney disease, liver disease, personal/family history of regular drug/alcohol abuse, mental/mood disorders (e.g., psychosis), spinal problem (kyphoscoliosis), recent surgery, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), difficulty urinating (e.g., enlarged prostate, urethral stricture).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision.
Use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery.
Avoid alcoholic beverages because they may increase the risk of this drug's side effects.To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.Kidney function declines as you grow older.
This medication is removed by the kidneys.
Therefore, elderly people may be more sensitive to its effects, especially slow/shallow breathing, drowsiness, and difficulty urinating.Caution is advised when using this product in children, especially if they have breathing problems.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Using this drug for long periods or in high doses near the expected delivery date is not recommended because it may harm the unborn baby.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication for a long time may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn.This drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: other anticholinergic drugs (e.g., belladonna alkaloids, benztropine), cimetidine, narcotic antagonists (e.g., naltrexone, naloxone), narcotic agonists/antagonists (e.g., butorphanol, nalbuphine), pramlintide.Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication.
In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone).Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold/allergy products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

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