Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine Extended-Release Capsules and Notuss-Forte

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking this medicine (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release capsules) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given this medicine (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release capsules) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hydron PCS, Zutripro, Notuss, M-End, Hexatussin, Hyphed, Tussin-V, Q-V Tussin, Tussend, Histinex PV, A-G Tussin, KG-Tussin, P-V-Tussin Syrup, Hydrotuss HC, Hydrocof-HC, Cordron-HC, Pediatex HC, Cordron-HC NR, Atuss HD, Atuss HS, Notuss-Forte, Detuss, JayCof-HC, Welltuss HC

Hydrocodone, chlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine combination is used to relieve cough and nasal congestion associated with the common cold allergy.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic antitussive (cough suppressant). It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to relieve cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, which is used to relieve or prevent symptoms of an allergy. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, which decreases nasal congestion by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the nasal passage.

When hydrocodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing cough and nasal congestion should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their cough. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.