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What are the ingredients of Tussionex?

What are the ingredients of Tussionex?

What are the ingredients in TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension? Active Ingredient: hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex Inactive Ingredients: Ascorbic acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, ethylcellulose, FD&C Yellow No.

What is hydrocodone Chlorphen susp?

Hydrocodone is an opioid cough suppressant (antitussive) that acts on a certain part of the brain (cough center) to reduce the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that helps to relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

Why is tussionex prescribed?

TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is a prescription medicine used to treat cough and upper respiratory symptoms that you can have with allergies or a cold. TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is for adults and children age 6 years and older.

Does hydrocodone have codeine in it?

People often ask, “does hydrocodone have codeine in it?” The answer is yes and no. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic drug derived from codeine or thebaine—natural alkaloids derived from the resin of poppy seeds.

What are the side effects of hydrocodone Chlorphen?

What are the possible side effects of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone?

  • severe drowsiness;
  • noisy breathing, sighing, shallow breathing;
  • severe constipation;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • a slow heart rate or weak pulse;
  • confusion; or.

Which is better codeine or hydrocodone?

Both codeine and hydrocodone are medications that can be used to treat pain from a variety of conditions. However, hydrocodone is more potent than codeine. While codeine may be more suitable for less severe pain conditions, hydrocodone may be better for more severe pain that requires an extended release formulation.

Is Benadryl OK with hydrocodone?

Interactions between your drugs Using diphenhydrAMINE together with HYDROcodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

What are side effects of Tussionex?

Common side effects of Tussionex include:

  • lightheadedness,
  • dizziness,
  • drowsiness,
  • trouble concentrating,
  • mood changes,
  • anxiety,
  • blurred vision,
  • constipation,

What are the active ingredients in Tussionex pennkinetic?

​Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine, two of the active ingredients in Tussionex Pennkinetic, may produce marked drowsiness and impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery.

How much hydrocodone is in 5 ml of Tussionex pennkinetic?

Each 5 mL of TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic ExtendedRelease Suspension contains hydrocodone – polistirex equivalent to 10 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and chlorpheniramine polistirex equivalent to 8 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate. Hydrocodone is a centrally-acting narcotic antitussive. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine.

Why is Tussionex pennkinetic extended release suspension a CII?

TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is a federal controlled substance (CII) because it contains hydrocodone that can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.

What are the side effects of Tussionex extended release suspension?

Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension may produce dose-related respiratory depression by acting directly on brain stem respiratory centers (see OVERDOSAGE). Use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension in children less than 6 years of age has been associated with fatal respiratory depression.