Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension (CII)
(10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 8 mg chlorpheniramine maleate per 5 mL)
Read this Patient Information before you start taking Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine used to treat cough and upper respiratory symptoms you can have with allergies or a cold. Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension is for adults and children age 6 years and older.
Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension contains two medicines, hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine.
Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension is a controlled substance (CII) because it contains hydrocodone that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep your Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension in a safe place, to protect it from theft. Never give your Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension to anyone else, because it may cause death or harm them. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Who should not take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
Do not take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension.
- are a child under 6 years old. Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension can cause a decreased rate of breathing (respiratory depression) which can lead to death.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
Before you take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension, tell your doctor if you:
- have lung or breathing problems
- have had a head injury
- have pain in your belly (abdomen)
- have eye problems, such as glaucoma
- have prostate problems
- have problems with your urinary tract (urethral stricture)
- plan to have surgery
- abuse alcohol
- have kidney or liver problems
- have thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension regularly before your baby is born, your newborn baby may have withdrawal symptoms because their body has become use to the medicine.
Symptoms of withdrawal in a newborn baby may include:
- irritability
- crying more than usual
- shaking (tremors)
- jitteriness
- breathing faster than normal
- diarrhea or more stools than normal
- sneezing
- yawning
- vomiting
- fever
If you take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension regularly before your baby is born, your baby could have breathing problems.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension or breastfeed. You should not do both.
- Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
- Using Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension with certain other medicines may affect each other. Using Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension with other medicines can cause serious side effects.
- Especially tell your doctor if you:
- take pain medicines such as narcotics
- take cold or allergy medicines that contain antihistamines or cough suppressants
- take medicines for mental illness (anti-psychotics, anti-anxiety)
- drink alcohol
- take medicines for depression including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- take medicines for stomach or intestine problems
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
- Take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension exactly as your doctor tells you.
- Shake the Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension bottle well before you use it.
- mix Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension with other fluids or medicines. Mixing may change how Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension works.
Do not
- Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension can be taken with or without food.
- Only measure Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension with the dosing cup that comes with your prescription. See Figure A.
If you do not have a dosing cup for your medicine, ask your pharmacist to give you a measuring device to help you measure the correct amount of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension.
Do not use a household teaspoon to measure your medicine. You may accidently take too much.
- The dosing cup is calibrated for measuring 2.5 mL and 5 mL dosages. Find the marked line for the dose you are taking.
- Fill the cup so the medicine is leveled to the dose that has been prescribed. over the dosage line.
Do not fill
- Rinse the measuring cup with water after each use.
- Figure A
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If you take too much Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What should I avoid while taking Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
- Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension can cause you to be drowsy. Do not drive a car or use machinery while you take Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension until you know how it affects you.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension. Drinking alcohol can increase your chances of having serious side effects.
What are the possible side effects of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension may cause serious side effects, including:
- Decreased breathing (respiratory depression) which can lead to death. Call your doctor or get emergency treatment right away if you have:
- shallow or slow breathing
- confusion
- excessive sleepiness
- drowsiness leading to inability to think clearly or do normal physical activities
- bowel problems, including constipation and bowel obstruction
The most common side effects of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension are:
- nausea and vomiting
- constipation
- nervous system problems (anxiety, fear, dizziness, mood changes)
- urinary tract problems
- dry throat
- chest tightness
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
How should I store Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
- Store Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension in a safe place at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
- Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.
- Keep Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information Leaflet. Do not use Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law.
This Patient Information Leaflet summarizes the most important information about Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information about Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension, contact Par Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-800-828-9393 or www.parpharm.com.
What are the ingredients in Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension?
hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex
Active Ingredient:
Ascorbic acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, modified food starch, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl acetate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium ascorbate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, sucrose, triacetin, xanthan gum.
Inactive Ingredients:
This patient information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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