Pronunciation: sue-do-eh-FED-rin/dex-troe-meth-OR-fan
Generic Name: Pseudoephedrine/Dextromethorphan
Brand Name: Examples include Dexatrex D and Tussin Pediatric
Tussin Pediatric Elixir is used for:
Relieving congestion and cough due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tussin Pediatric Elixir is a decongestant and cough suppressant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages, which helps you to breathe more easily. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.
Do NOT use Tussin Pediatric Elixir if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tussin Pediatric Elixir
- you have severe high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or other severe heart problems (eg, heart blood vessel disease)
- you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Tussin Pediatric Elixir:
Some medical conditions may interact with Tussin Pediatric Elixir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, plan 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, adrenal gland problems, an overactive thyroid, seizures, or stroke
- if you have chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung problems (eg, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or if your cough produces large amounts of mucus
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tussin Pediatric Elixir. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), COMT inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects from Tussin Pediatric Elixir may be increased
- Digoxin or droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack may be increased
- Bromocriptine because the risk of side effects may be increased by Tussin Pediatric Elixir
- Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Tussin Pediatric Elixir
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tussin Pediatric Elixir 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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir:
Use Tussin Pediatric Elixir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Tussin Pediatric Elixir may be taken with or without food.
- 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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir, 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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir.
Important safety information:
- Tussin Pediatric Elixir may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Tussin Pediatric Elixir. Using Tussin Pediatric Elixir alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
- Do not take appetite suppressants while you are taking Tussin Pediatric Elixir without checking with your doctor.
- Tussin Pediatric Elixir contains pseudoephedrine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains pseudoephedrine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Tussin Pediatric Elixir for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Tussin Pediatric Elixir may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that all of your doctors and lab personnel know that you are taking Tussin Pediatric Elixir.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Tussin Pediatric Elixir.
- Use Tussin Pediatric Elixir with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Caution is advised when using Tussin Pediatric Elixir in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Tussin Pediatric Elixir, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tussin Pediatric Elixir during pregnancy. It is unknown if Tussin Pediatric Elixir is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tussin Pediatric Elixir.
Possible side effects of Tussin Pediatric Elixir:
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:
Dizziness; 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; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.
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.
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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir:
Store Tussin Pediatric Elixir 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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Tussin Pediatric Elixir, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Tussin Pediatric Elixir 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 Tussin Pediatric Elixir. 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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