Narcotic-Antitussive/Expectorant/Decongestant (Oral)
Key points
- Treats cough and stuffy nose caused by throat irritation or the common cold, and loosens mucus in the throat.
- Tussafed-HC, Biotussin DAC, Nucodine Pediatric, Phenhist Expectorant, Phenylhistine Expectorant, Cheratussin DAC, Sudatuss-2, Sudatuss-SF, Dihistine Expectorant, Halotussin DAC, Novadyne Expectorant, Tuss-Ax, Nalex Expectorant, Tussadur-HD, Decotuss-HD 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, codeine, hydrocodone, or any narcotic pain medicine such as Darvocet®, Percocet®, Demerol®, Roxicodone®.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Narcotic-Antitussive/Expectorant/Decongestant (By Mouth)
Treats cough and stuffy nose caused by throat irritation or the common cold, and loosens mucus in the throat. This medicine is a combination that contains a narcotic cough suppressant.
Brand Name(s):
Tussafed-HC, Biotussin DAC, Nucodine Pediatric, Phenhist Expectorant, Phenylhistine Expectorant, Cheratussin DAC, Sudatuss-2, Sudatuss-SF, Dihistine Expectorant, Halotussin DAC, Novadyne Expectorant, Tuss-Ax, Nalex Expectorant, Tussadur-HD, Decotuss-HD
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, codeine, hydrocodone, or any narcotic pain medicine such as Darvocet®, Percocet®, Demerol®, Roxicodone®.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
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 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- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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
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, Norpramin®, Vivactil®), narcotic medicine (such as naltrexone, Nubain®, Stadol®, Revia®), or an MAO Inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®).
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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