Up-to-date information and modern research methods were used. The two key pieces of evidence found were: We could not locate any clinical trials providing robust evidence for the use of hydrocodone for cough relief in children under 18 years of age. Outside the scope of this review, a number of clinical trials of hydrocodone-containing cough medicines in adults aged 18 years and over have shown the medicine to be effective in these patients.
Cough medicines containing opioids can cause harmful side effects in children such as breathing problems. Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are overweight, malnourished, or debilitated.
Long-term use of opioid medication may affect fertility ability to have children in men or women. It is not known whether opioid effects on fertility are permanent. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may have breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms if you start or stop taking certain other medicines. Tell your doctor if you also use certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, seizure medication, or medicines to treat HIV or hepatitis C.
Using this medicine with other drugs that slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect phenylephrine, especially:. This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect homatropine and hydrocodone. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Other medications can affect the removal of hydrocodone from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone works. Examples include azole antifungals such as ketoconazole , macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin , mifepristone, HIV medications such as ritonavir , rifamycins such as rifabutin, rifampin , certain drugs used to treat seizures such as carbamazepine, phenytoin , among others.
Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Symptoms of overdose may include: slow heartbeat, slow breathing, coma. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.
If you are taking this on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.
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Learn how we develop our content. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cough or cold medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription. Do not keep leftover medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly.
Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine about how to safely dispose of any unused portion. Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at An overdose of hydrocodone can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, feeling weak or limp, cold and clammy skin, breathing problems, fast or slow heartbeats, confusion, hallucinations, slurred speech, blue lips, slow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops.
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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