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Hycofenix Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Hydrocodone bitartrate 2.5mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg, guaifenesin 200mg; per 5mL; oral soln; black raspberry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive + sympathomimetic + expectorant.
How Supplied
Soln—118mL, 473mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Hycofenix Indications
Indications
Cough, nasal congestion, and to loosen mucus associated with the common cold.
Hycofenix Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use accurate measuring device. ≥18yrs: 10mL every 4–6hrs. Max 4 doses (40mL) in 24hrs.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Hycofenix Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Narrow angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension. Severe coronary artery disease.
Hycofenix Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hycofenix Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Risks from concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (see Interactions). Discontinue if respiratory depression occurs. Drug dependence. Abuse potential (monitor). Avoid in head injury, other intracranial lesions or pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Cardiovascular disorders. 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.
Hycofenix Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Hycofenix Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Increased risk of respiratory depression, sedation with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (eg, opioids, antihistamines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, alcohol); avoid. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. May affect or be affected by TCAs. Paralytic ileus may occur with anticholinergics.
Hycofenix Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, headache, sedation, nausea, decreased blood pressure; respiratory depression, cardiovascular effects.
Hycofenix Clinical Trials
See Literature
Hycofenix Note
Not Applicable
Hycofenix Patient Counseling
See Literature
