Panatuss DXP and Vituz Oral Solution

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alahist CF, G-P-Tuss DXP, Panatuss DXP, Supress A Pediatric, Alahist DM, Bionatuss, Supress A, Tussall, Tussall-ER, Dexall, Y-Cof DM, Panatuss Pediatric DXP

Dexbrompheniramine 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.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Panatuss DXP is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Panatuss DXP will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Panatuss DXP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

• 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 Vituz (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine oral solution) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given Vituz (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine oral solution) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.