Brand Names: Hycodan, Hydromet, Tussigon

Generic Name: homatropine and hydrocodone (Pronunciation: HOM a TROE peen and HYE dro KOE done)

• What is homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• What are the possible side effects of homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• What is the most important information I should know about homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• How should I take homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Hycodan)?
• What happens if I overdose (Hycodan)?
• What should I avoid while taking homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• What other drugs will affect homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?

Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough medicine.

Homatropine is a drug that works against the narcotic to prevent an overdose of this medication.

The homatropine and hydrocodone combination is used to treat cough.

Homatropine and hydrocodone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Hycodan

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What are the possible side effects of homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?

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 or behavior.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild drowsiness, dizziness;
• trouble concentrating;
• nausea, vomiting, constipation; or
• skin itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about homatropine and hydrocodone (Hycodan)?

Before using homatropine and hydrocodone, tell your doctor if you have a asthma or other breathing problems, asthma or other breathing problems, liver or kidney disease, stomach problems, a underactive thyroid, Addison's disease, enlarged prostate or urination problems, glaucoma, or a history of drug addiction or alcoholism.

Do not take more of this medication than prescribed. Adults should not take more than 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours or 1 teaspoon of the liquid medicine every 4 to 6 hours. Children should not take more than one half-tablet every 4 to 6 hours or one half-teaspoon of the liquid medicine every 4 to 6 hours.

Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Homatropine and hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of homatropine and hydrocodone.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by homatropine and hydrocodone.

Homatropine and hydrocodone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.