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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Derm: rash, urticaria.

GI: diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting.

Neuro: dizziness, headache.

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-Drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Alfen Jr, Altarussin, Breonesin, Diabetic Tussin, Ganidin NR, Guiatuss, Hytuss, Hytuss-2X, Mucinex, Naldecon Senior EX, Organidin NR, Robitussin, Scot-tussin Expectorant, Siltussin SA, Siltussin DAS

Action ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Renally excreted as metabolites.

Half-life: Unknown.

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Balminil Expectorant, Benylin Chest Congestion Extra Strength, Bronchophan Expectorant, Chest Congestion, Cough Syrup Expectorant, Expectorant Syrup, Jack & Jill Expectorant, Vicks Chest Congestion Relief, Vicks Dayquil Mucus Control

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(expectorant action)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO30 minunknown4–6 hr
PO-ERunknownunknown12 hr

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

gwye-FEN-e-sin

Code ⬆

NDC Code*