PENTUSS

Drug Name: PENTUSS

PENTUSS DESCRIPTION:
CARBETAPENTANE/CHLORPHENIRAMINE/PHENYLEPHRINE SUSPENSION (KAR-bet-uh-PEN-tayn/klor-fen-IR-uh-meen/fen-ill-EFF-rin)

COMMON PENTUSS BRAND NAME(S):
Albatussin LA, Pentuss, Ricotuss, Tussi-12

PENTUSS SIDE EFFECTS:
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, and dryness of the nose and mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: difficulty urinating, mental/mood changes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PENTUSS:
PENTUSS: Take PENTUSS by mouth usually twice daily as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Shake this liquid well before each dose. Unless otherwise directed, drink plenty of fluids when you use PENTUSS. The fluid will help loosen phlegm/mucus in your breathing passages.

PENTUSS USES:
PENTUSS is a cough suppressant/antihistamine/ decongestant combination used for the relief of cough due to the common cold, asthma, or bronchitis.

PENTUSS PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including high blood pressure (hypertension), heart or thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma (narrow angle), prostate conditions and of any allergies (especially to tartrazine dye, or aspirin). PENTUSS may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Caution is advised when using PENTUSS in the elderly, since they may be more sensitive to medication side effects. PENTUSS should not be used in newborns. PENTUSS should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. PENTUSS may pass into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using PENTUSS is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PENTUSS DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially MAO inhibitors used currently or stopped within the last 2 weeks (e.g., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline); and drugs causing drowsiness, such as medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants and other antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and- cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PENTUSS OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, deep sleep, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, hot or cold skin, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, shaking, and seizures.

PENTUSS NOTES:
Do not share PENTUSS with others.

MISSED PENTUSS DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

PENTUSS STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.