Gencontuss Drug Information
Generic name: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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See Prices 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 older | 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours. |
|---|---|
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours. |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age | Ask 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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