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Flowtuss Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Hydrocodone bitartrate 2.5mg, guaifenesin 200mg; per 5mL; oral soln; black raspberry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive + expectorant.
How Supplied
Soln—118mL, 473mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Flowtuss Indications
Indications
Cough and to loosen mucus associated with the common cold.
Flowtuss Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use accurate measuring device. ≥18yrs: 10mL every 4–6hrs. Max 6 doses (60mL) in 24hrs.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Flowtuss Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Flowtuss Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flowtuss Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Risks from concomitant benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (see Interactions). Discontinue if respiratory depression occurs. Abuse potential (monitor). Avoid in head injury, other intracranial lesions or pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Persistent or chronic cough (eg, smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) or if excessive phlegm: not recommended. Diabetes. Thyroid disorders. Addison's disease. Prostatic hypertrophy. Urethral stricture. Asthma. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Flowtuss Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flowtuss Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Increased risk of respiratory depression, sedation with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (eg, opioids, antihistamines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, alcohol); avoid. May affect or be affected by MAOIs, TCAs. Paralytic ileus may occur with anticholinergics.
Flowtuss Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, headache, sedation, nausea, decreased blood pressure; respiratory depression.
Flowtuss Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flowtuss Note
Not Applicable
Flowtuss Patient Counseling
See Literature
