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tussinex

by yvonne502, Aug 09, 2008 11:21PM

does tussinex cough syrup have penicillin in it?

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by usarmymedic1, Aug 09, 2008 11:35PM

Tussionex cough syrup (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine): This cough syrup combines an anti-histamine (chlorpheniramine) with a codeine-like cough suppressant called hydrocodone. Tussionex stops coughing well, but it carries a risk of potential side effects, including drowsiness, constipation, lightheadedness, and vomiting. The hydrocodone component is also an addictive medication and should be used with caution.

by joann1975, Aug 09, 2008 11:39PM

No, there is no type of antibiotic in it. It has narcotic in it (hydrocodone) and the antihistamine.

You can google it for more info...but the info above is what I've read about it as well.

by mimi1313, Aug 09, 2008 11:46PM

Also, the FDA issued a warning on this drug so be careful its very easy to overdose on it. Especially for children.

by joann1975, Aug 09, 2008 11:56PM

Good to know mimi...and I did just read on it... cause I got curious each tsp has 10mg of hydrocdone in it..so it is rx'd for 1tsp every 12 hrs...maybe that's why the overdose could be so common? i don't know...but that seems like a strong amt per tsp!

by morganave, Dec 29, 2008 11:16PM

To: everyone

Tussinex also taste like ssssst, but if you take it as directed, it does work very well. It is very thick and yellw. YUCK!!!

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