Carbetapentane and guaifenesin
Generic name: carbetapentane and guaifenesin [ kar-BET-a-PEN-tane, and-gwye-FEN-e-sin ]
Brand names: Allfen C, Allfen CX, Xpect-AT, BetaVent, Oratuss,
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Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (5 mg-1000 mg; 60 mg-1000 mg; 60 mg-600 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is carbetapentane and guaifenesin?
Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen mucus congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Carbetapentane and guaifenesin is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, cough, and chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu.
carbetapentane and guaifenesin will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Carbetapentane and guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use carbetapentane and guaifenesin if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
You should not use carbetapentane and guaifenesin if you are allergic to carbetapentane or guaifenesin.
To make sure carbetapentane and guaifenesin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problems;
heart disease or high blood pressure;
