CODITUSSIN DAC

CODEINE; GUAIFENESIN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (KOE deen; gwye FEN e sin; soo doe e FED rin) treats the symptoms of the common cold, allergies, or flu. It works by reducing cough and loosening mucus. It also decreases a runny or stuffy nose. It is a combination of an opioid cough suppressant, an expectorant, and a decongestant.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the label. Use a specially marked oral syringe, spoon, or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Do not use it more often than directed. There may be unused or extra doses in the bottle after you finish your treatment. Talk to your care team if you have questions about your dose.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
People 65 years and older may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-Linezolid
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Methylene blue
-Naltrexone
-Olanzapine; samidorphan
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam
-Medications for blood pressure
-Medications that cause drowsiness before a procedure, such as propofol
-Medications that help you fall asleep
-Medications that relax muscles
-Other opioids
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-Some antihistamines
-Some medications for depression, such as amitriptyline or trazodone
-Some medications for nerve pain, such as gabapentin or pregabalin
-Some medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital or primidone
-Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake
-Supplements, such as caffeine or St. John's wort
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. If you need to use this medication for more than 7 days, talk to your care team.
This medication can make you very drowsy because it slows down your brain and nervous system. Taking it with alcohol or other medications that also work this way can be dangerous. It can make it hard to breathe or stay awake. In serious cases, it can cause coma and death. Talk to your care team about all the medications, vitamins, and supplements you take. They can tell you what is safe to take together. Call emergency services right away if you have slow or shallow breathing, feel dizzy or confused, or have trouble staying awake.
Children taking this medication are at higher risk of side effects. If your child has slow or noisy breathing, seems confused, or is very sleepy or hard to wake up, call emergency services right way.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
This medication will cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Prolonged use of this medication during pregnancy can cause temporary withdrawal in a newborn.
Talk to your care team before breastfeeding. Changes to your treatment plan may be needed. If you breastfeed while taking this medication, seek medical care right away if you notice the child has slow or noisy breathing, is unusually sleepy or not able to wake up, or is limp.
Long-term use of this medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.

This does not apply. This medication is not for regular use. It should only be used as needed.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
-Low adrenal gland function—nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness
-Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
-Pain or trouble swallowing, heartburn, chest pain
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Anxiety, nervousness
-Constipation
-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Dry mouth
-Nausea
-Trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets. Store it out of sight in a safe place. Do not share it with others. Misuse of this medication is dangerous and against the law.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
This medication may cause harm and death if it is taken by other adults, children, or pets. It is important to get rid of the medication as soon as you no longer need it or it is expired. To get rid of this medication:
-Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-Follow the steps given to you by your pharmacy. You may be given a pre-paid mail-back envelope or disposal product to safely get rid of your medication.
-If other options are not available, check the package insert or medication guide to see if it should be flushed down the toilet or put in your trash at home. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in your trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, used coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a container, such as a plastic bag. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.