Flowtuss
Generic name:hydrocodone bitartrate and guaifenesin
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.
On This Page
- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
The Flowtuss brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Indications and Usage for Flowtuss
Flowtuss is indicated for symptomatic relief of cough and to loosen mucus associated with the common cold.
Important Limitations of Use:
Not indicated for pediatric patients under 18 years of age [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
Flowtuss Dosage and Administration
2.1 Recommended Dosage
Adults and adolescents 18 years of age and older: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 doses (60 mL) in 24 hours.
Administer Flowtuss by the oral route only. Measure Flowtuss with an accurate milliliter measuring device. Do not use a household teaspoon to measure the dose [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Oral solution: Each 5 mL contains hydrocodone bitartrate, USP, 2.5 mg; and guaifenesin, USP, 200 mg [ see Description (11)].
Contraindications
Flowtuss is contraindicated in:
• Patients with known hypersensitivity to hydrocodone bitartrate, guaifenesin, or any of the inactive ingredients of Flowtuss.
• Patients receiving MAOI therapy or within 14 days of stopping such therapy [ see Drug Interactions (7.2)
