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May 27, 2012

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The common cold is a self-limited contagious illness that can be caused by a number of different types of viruses. The common cold is medically referred to as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Symptoms of the common cold may include cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. More than 200 different types of viruses are known to cause the common cold, with rhinovirus causing approximately 30%-35% of all adult colds. Other commonly implicated viruses include coronavirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza virus. Because so many different viruses can cause a cold and because new cold viruses constantly develop, the body never builds up resistance against all of them. For this reason, colds are a frequent and recurring problem. In fact, children in preschool and elementary school can have six to 12 colds per year while adolescents and adults typically have two...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Hycodan (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide) is used to treat cough. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough medicine, and homatropine works against the narcotic to prevent an overdose of this medication. Common side effects include nausea due to the use of hydrocodone, which usually goes away after the first few doses. Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, vision changes, vomiting, and constipation may also occur.

The dose of Hycodan for adults and children 12 years and older is one tablet or 5 mL (1 tsp) of the oral solution every 4 to 6 hours as needed; do not exceed six tablets or 30 mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours. Consult your doctor for pediatric dosing. Hycodan may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). Tell your doctor all medications you use. Hycodan should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. Using this drug near the expected delivery date is not recommended because it may harm a fetus. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you notice symptoms in your newborn. This drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop using this drug.

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Hycodan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Hydrocodone Bitartrate Structural Formula Illustration

HYCODAN (hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide) is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

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What is Hycodan Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Hycodan Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using homatropine and hydrocodone and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

painful urination;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
extreme drowsiness or weakness;
feeling like you might pass out;
weak or shallow breathing, or breathing that stops;
feeling anxious or fearful; or
unusual thoughts ...

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What is Hycodan Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Hycodan Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to relieve a dry cough usually caused by the common cold or other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Relieving a cough helps you get more rest and sleep. This product contains 2 medications, hydrocodone and homatropine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that works on certain centers in the brain to stop the urge to cough. Homatropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

This medication is generally used for short-term treatment. It should not be used for persistent coughs from smoking or long-term breathing problems (e....

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