Tuzistra XR
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
What is Tuzistra XR?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant.
Tuzistra XR is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, and sneezing caused by allergies or the common cold.
Tuzistra XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF Tuzistra XR 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 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
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