P-V-Tussin Syrup

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P-V-Tussin Syrup Overview

P-V-Tussin Syrup is a brand name medication included in the following groups of medications: Substituted alkylamines, Opium alkaloids and derivatives, Sympathomimetics. For more information about P-V-Tussin Syrup see its generics Chlorphenamine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking P-V-Tussin Syrup (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or hydrocodone; or if you have:

severe coronary artery disease;
severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure; or
narrow-angle glaucoma.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

To make sure chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

asthma or other breathing problems;
a head injury or brain tumor;
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
enlarged prostate, urination problems;
diabetes;
liver or kidney disease;
Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);
a thyroid disorder; or
alcoholism or drug addiction.

If you use hydrocodone while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

This medicine should not be given to a anyone younger than 18 years old.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What should I avoid while taking P-V-Tussin Syrup (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Many combination medicines contain antihistamines, decongestants, or cough suppressants. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug.

What other drugs will affect P-V-Tussin Syrup (chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine)?

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

medicine for a stomach or intestinal disorder;
an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others; or
a sedative--Valium, diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Tranxene, Versed, Xanax, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

For the Consumer

Applies to chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine: oral capsule, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine:

More common

Fainting
lightheadedness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

Incidence not known

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
bloating
blurred vision
bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
confusion
constipation
convulsions
decrease in the frequency of urination
decrease in the urine volume
diarrhea
difficult or troubled breathing
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
headache
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
loss of appetite
nervousness
painful urination
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pounding in the ears
shortness of breath
sore throat
spasm of the throat
sweating
tightness of the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting

Some side effects of chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: