Tannic-12 S

Generic name:carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine [ kar-BET-a-PEN-tane-and-KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen ]
Brand names: C-Tanna 12, Tannic-12 S
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

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

What is Tannic-12 S?

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Tannic-12 S is a combination medicine is used to treat cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes caused by allergies or the common cold.

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

Tannic-12 S may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use Tannic-12 S 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 medication if you are allergic to carbetapentane or chlorpheniramine.

To make sure Tannic-12 S is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• glaucoma;

• liver or kidney disease;

• thyroid disorder;

• heart disease, high or low blood pressure;

• asthma or other breathing disorde...