Narcotic-Antitussive/Decongestant (Oral)
Key points
- Treats cough and stuffy nose caused by flu, allergies, or the common cold.
- Nalex DH, Kg-Fed, Nucodine, Nucofed, H-C Tussive-D, Histussin-D, Iotussin D, Tuss-S, Phenylephrine HD, Rhinacon DH, Lortuss HC, P-V-Tussin There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any cold or cough medicine or to any narcotic pain medicine (such as codeine, hydrocodone, Darvocetreg;, Demerolreg;, Percocetreg;, Roxicodonereg;).
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Narcotic-Antitussive/Decongestant (By Mouth)
Treats cough and stuffy nose caused by flu, allergies, or the common cold. This medicine is a combination that contains a narcotic cough suppressant.
Brand Name(s):
Nalex DH, Kg-Fed, Nucodine, Nucofed, H-C Tussive-D, Histussin-D, Iotussin D, Tuss-S, Phenylephrine HD, Rhinacon DH, Lortuss HC, P-V-Tussin
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any cold or cough medicine or to any narcotic pain medicine (such as codeine, hydrocodone, Darvocetreg;, Demerolreg;, Percocetreg;, Roxicodonereg;).
How to Use This Medicine:
Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze it.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using diet pills, medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, imipramine, Norpraminreg;, Vivactilreg;), narcotic medicine (such as naltrexone, Nubainreg;, Stadolreg;, Reviareg;), or an MAO Inhibitor (Eldeprylreg;, Marplanreg;, Nardilreg;, Parnatereg;).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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