Generic name:chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone> [ KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen-and-HYE-droe-KOE-done ]
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2021.
What is Tussionex PennKinetic?
Tussionex PennKinetic is an extended release oral suspension containing a combination of of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Tussionex PennKinetic is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Warnings
MISUSE OF Tussionex PennKinetic CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. This medication should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use Tussionex PennKinetic with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
To be sure you get the correct dose, measure this medicine carefully with a marked measuring spoon or syringe, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not give Tussionex PennKinetic to a child younger than 18 years old.
Before you take Tussionex PennKinetic, tell your doctor if you have asthma or another breathing disorder, a history of head injury or brain tumor, stomach or intestinal problems, liver or kidney diseas...
