Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 15mg Tablets What is Acodin
Use Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
Acodin (Dextromethorphan
exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been
(Dextromethorphan
prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the
Hydrobromide) side effects Hydrobromide)?
medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough medicine is usually
taken only for a short time until your symptoms
these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty
breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals
throat. Stop using Acodin (Dextromethorphan
Hydrobromide) and call your doctor at once if you
Hydrobromide) to a child younger than 12 years
Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) will not treat a cough that is caused by
severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or
Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold
medicine to a child. Death can occur from the
misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young
Important information about Acodin (Dextromethorphan
Less serious side effects are more likely, such as
Hydrobromide)
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and
lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if your
symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment,
or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or
(Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) side effects and
old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or
others may occur. Call your doctor for medical
cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the
misuse of cough and cold medicines in very
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough
What other drugs will affect Acodin (Dextromethorphan
Hydrobromide) if you have used an MAO inhibitor
Hydrobromide)?
such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
Store Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) at
(Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl,
room temperature, away from heat, light, and
Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the
past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects
Hydrobromide), tell your doctor if you are using
can occur if you take Acodin (Dextromethorphan
Hydrobromide) before the MAO inhibitor has
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since cough medicine is usually taken only as
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold,
needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If
or allergy medication without first asking
you are taking the medication regularly, take the
or pharmacist. If you take certain products
missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is
together you may accidentally take too much of one
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
or more types of medicine. Read the label of any
dose and take the medicine at your next regularly
other medicine you are using to see if it contains
scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make
Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) will not
treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or
What happens if I overdose?
amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac,
Before taking Acodin
Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil),
(Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous
This list is not complete and there may be other
Hydrobromide) if you have used an MAO inhibitor
(Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide). Tell your
such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
What should I avoid while taking
doctor about all the prescription and over-the-
(Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl,
counter medications you use. This includes
Acodin (Dextromethorphan
Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the
past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects
Hydrobromide)?
prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a
can occur if you take Acodin (Dextromethorphan
new medication without telling your doctor
Hydrobromide) before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from yo
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side
Where can I get more
Hydrobromide). This medication can cause side
information?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using Acodin
effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
(Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) if you have
Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires
Your pharmacist can provide more information about Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide).
Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) may be
Avoid taking pills, caffeine pills, or other
harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you
stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without
What does my medication look
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during
your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together
with cough medicine can increase your risk of
Hydrobromide) may pass into breast milk and could
harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding
Acodin (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold,
available over the counter as small round white
or allergy medication without first asking your
tablets. Package contains 30 tablets. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about this
How should I take Acodin
Hydrobromide is contained in many combination
medication, especially if it is new to you.
medicines available over the counter. If you take
(Dextromethorphan
certain products together you may accidentally take
Hydrobromide) ?
too much of this medicine. Read the label of any
other medicine you are using to see if it contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
One tablet to be taken every 4 hours or Two tablets to be taken every 6-8 hours. Do not take more than 120mg of Acodin (8tablets) in any 24 hours.
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