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Hydrocodone with homatropine - oral

(hi-droh-koh-doan with ho-mat-tro-peen)

common brand names: Hycodan, Tussigon

Simular Drugs : Hyco, Hycodan, Hycofed, Hycomal Dh, Hycomine Compound, Hycort, Hycosin, Hycotuss

Hycodan Usage: Hydrocodone is a cough medicine used to suppress dry, hacking cough. Homatropine helps to dry up nasal & breathing passages. this combination medication is used to suppress a cough associated with cold.

How to use Hycodan: Take it medication with food if stomach upset occurs. this is a strong cough drug & must only be used for the condition & by people for which It's prescribed. it shouldn't be used for just any cough. it is helpful to drink plenty about fluids (6-8 glasses day) to help relieve cold symptoms.

Hycodan side effects: Nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite, tiredness, drowsiness, weakness, dry mouth or headache may occur the first several days as you're body adjusts to the drug. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform you're physician. Notify you're pharmacist if you develop: rapid heart rate, chest pain, nightmares, hallucinations, blurred vision, trouble urinating. Because this drug can cause drowsiness, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're physician or physician.

Hycodan Precautions: Elderly persons & those with heart problems may be more sensitive to this pill. Use it as directed. Avoid alcohol while taking this tablet. this medication may make you sweat less. do not become overheated. Avoid hot baths or saunas while taking this drug. this med must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your healthcare professional. Because small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk, consult with your physician before breast-feeding.

Hycodan drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of medicines that may add drowsiness effect such as: antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, other narcotic pain medication (e.g., codeine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), seizure med, muscle relaxants, cimetidine. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Hycodan Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing, drowsiness, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, cold & clammy skin, dry mouth, and slow heartbeat.

Hycodan special notes: do not share this product with others.

If you missed Hycodan dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Hycodan Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Hydrocodone With Homatropine