Tussafed HC
Name: Tussafed HC
Tussafed-HC Drug Class
Tussafed-HC is part of the drug classes:
Expectorants
Opium alkaloids and derivatives
Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents
Sympathomimetics
Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations
Sympathomimetics used as decongestants
Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids
Sympathomimetics, plain
What is the most important information I should know about Tussafed-HC (guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?
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.
What other drugs will affect Tussafed-HC (guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Other drugs may interact with guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.