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Hycodan (Hydrocodone bitartrate & homatropine methylbromide)
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Respiratory agent
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Cough preparation
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Symptomatic relief of cough.
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Tablets: (Adults) 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed; max 6 tablets in 24 hours. (Children 6 to 12 years) 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed; max 3 tablets in 24 hours. Syrup: (Adults) 1 teaspoon every 4 to 6 hours as needed; max 6 teaspoon in 24 hours. (Children 6 to 12 years) 1/2 of adult dose before or after meals.
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Category C
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Sedation, drowsiness, mental clouding, dizziness, psychic dependence, mood changes, nausea and vomiting, constipation.
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Pregnancy Risk Categories defined:
A: Studies in pregnant women failed to show a risk to the fetus in the first
trimester - with no evidence of risk in the later trimesters.
B: Animals studies indicate no adverse effect to the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in pregnant women.
C: Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in humans. Despite potential risks, the drug may be useful in pregnant
women.
D: There is evidence of risk to the human fetus, but the potential benefits of use in
pregnant women may be acceptable, despite potential risks.
X: Studies in animals or humans show fetal abnormalities, or adverse reaction reports
indicate evidence of fetal risk. Warning: the risks involved clearly outweigh any
potential benefit from using the drug in pregnant women, regardless of trimester.
NR: Not rated (i.e., no information available at this time as to the potential
risks or benefits).
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