Gencontuss Drug Information

Generic name: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Uses of Gencontuss

  • For the temporary relief of runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever.
  • Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with the common cold.
  • Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose.

Dosage & Administration of Gencontuss

Adults and children 12 years of age and older2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours.
Children 2 to under 6 years of ageAsk a doctor.

Warnings & Cautions for Gencontuss

  • : Do not use
  • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy.
  • If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)(certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional condition) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • ​heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • breathing problems or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • excitability occurs, especially in children
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • cough persists for more than 1 week tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

Overdosage Information for Gencontuss

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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