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Hydrocodone Compound
Hydrocodone/homatropine-Oral


Hydrocodone is a cough medicine used to suppress a dry, hacking cough. Homatropine helps to dry up nasal and breathing passages. This combination medication is used to suppress a cough associated with a cold.

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Hydrocodone/homatropine, Hydromet, Hydrocodone, Hydropane, Hydromide, Hycodan, Hydrocodone-Homatropine
 
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hydrocodone Compound
Hydrocodone/homatropine, Hydromet, Hydrocodone, Hydropane, Hydromide, Hycodan, Hydrocodone-Homatropine

Uses
Hydrocodone is a cough medicine used to suppress a dry, hacking cough. Homatropine helps to dry up nasal and breathing passages. This combination medication is used to suppress a cough associated with a cold.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing, drowsiness, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, cold and clammy skin, dry mouth, and slow heartbeat.

How To Use
  • Take Hydrocodone Compound with food if stomach upset occurs.
  • This is a strong cough medication and must only be used for the condition and by the person for which it is prescribed.
  • It should not be used for just any cough.
  • It is helpful to drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses a day) to help relieve cold symptoms.

Side Effects
  • Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, tiredness, drowsiness, weakness, dry mouth or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: rapid heart rate, chest pain, nightmares, hallucinations, blurred vision, trouble urinating.
  • Because Hydrocodone Compound may cause drowsiness, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness.
  • To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Elderly persons and those with heart problems may be more sensitive to Hydrocodone Compound.
  • Use it as directed.
  • Avoid alcohol while taking Hydrocodone Compound.
  • Hydrocodone Compound may make you sweat less.
  • Do not become overheated.
  • Avoid hot baths or saunas while taking Hydrocodone Compound.
  • Hydrocodone Compound must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Because small amounts of Hydrocodone Compound appear in breast milk, consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of medicines that may add a drowsiness effect such as: antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, other narcotic pain medication (e.g., codeine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), seizure medication, muscle relaxants, cimetidine.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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