Pronunciation: gwye-FEN-e-sin/hye-droe-KOE-done
Generic Name: Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone
Brand Name: Examples include CodiCLEAR DH and Maxi-Tuss HCG
Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid is used for:
Relieving cough and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid is a cough suppressant and expectorant combination. It works by loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, and making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex to reduce a dry cough.
Do NOT use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid or any other codeine or morphine-related medicine (eg, oxycodone)
- you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
- you have increased pressure in the brain, trouble breathing, or diarrhea due to antibiotic use
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of glaucoma, an enlarged prostate gland or other prostate problems, heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, stroke, adrenal gland problems, or an underactive thyroid
- if you have a history of stomach problems, bowel problems (eg, chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowel), or gallbladder problems (eg, gallstones), or if you have had recent abdominal surgery
- if you have breathing or lung problems (eg, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if cough occurs with large amounts of mucus
- if you have recently had any head injury, brain injury or tumor, infection of the brain or nervous system, epilepsy, or seizures
- if you have a history of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or suicidal thoughts or behavior
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Cimetidine because it may increase the risk of Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid's side effects
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital) or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of severe drowsiness or breathing problems may be increased
- Naltrexone because it may decrease Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid:
Use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid by mouth with or without food.
- Drink plenty of water while taking Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid.
Important safety information:
- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid may interfere with certain lab test results. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid.
Possible side effects of Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); anxiety; change in amount of urine; difficulty urinating; hearing change or loss; mental or mood changes; severe drowsiness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Proper storage of Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid:
Store Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Side Effects (in more detail)
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- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Drug Interactions
- Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone Support Group
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