TussiCaps
Generic name:chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen-and-HYE-droe-KOE-done ]
Brand names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is TussiCaps?
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.
Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
TussiCaps is a combination medicine used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
TussiCaps may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF TussiCaps CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or hydrocodone.
Do not use TussiCaps 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.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old. TussiCaps is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma or other breathing problems;
seizures, or a head injury or brain tumor;
a blockage in your digestive tra...
