Tusnel Pediatric Drug Information
Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL
Expectorant [EPC]
Uses of Tusnel Pediatric
- temporary relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold
Dosage & Administration of Tusnel Pediatric
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | Take 2 teaspoonful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age | Take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children under 2 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Warnings & Cautions for Tusnel Pediatric
Do not use if your child is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if your child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargment of prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor before use if your child is taking sedatives, tranquilizers or drugs for depression or MAOI drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if your child gets nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy Safety for Tusnel Pediatric
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use
Overdosage Information for Tusnel Pediatric
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek advice of a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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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