Re-Tann

Generic name:carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine [ kar-BAY-ta-PEN-tane-and-SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Respi-TANN, Respi-Tann Pd, Re-Tann
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 5, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Re-Tann?

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Re-Tann is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, sinus infections, or the common cold.

This medication will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Re-Tann may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use Re-Tann if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to carbetapentane or pseudoephedrine, or if you have:

• uncontrolled high blood pressure; or

• severe coronary artery disease.

To make sure Re-Tann is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver or kidney disease;

• heart disease or high blood pressure;

• a thyroid disorder;

• pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);