Tuxarin ER
Generic name:chlorpheniramine and codeine [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meed-and-KOE-deen ]
Brand names: Codar AR, Tuxarin ER, Tuzistra XR
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
The Tuxarin ER brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Tuxarin ER?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant.
Tuxarin ER is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, and sneezing caused by allergies or the common cold.
Tuxarin ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF Tuxarin ER CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 12 years old, or anyone under 18 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
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 codeine. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).
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.
Codeine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old wh...
