Hydrocod Poli-Chlorphe Poli Er

Alternate Name: Vituz

Description: If you suffer from a cough or cold symptoms, your doctor might prescribe hydrocodone polistirex/chlorpheniramine polistirex. The medication may cause drowsiness, so caution should be used when driving or operating machinery. Hydrocodone polistirex/chlorpheniramine polistirex can be habit forming and should only be taken under doctor supervision.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihistamine/Antitussive Combination, Cold/Cough Agent, Antitussive, Opioid/Antihistamine Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10-8 MG/5ML

Warnings: This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Call your doctor if your cough does not improve or if it gets worse within 5 days. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, Addison disease, an enlarged prostate or trouble urinating, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, pancreas problems, stomach or bowel problems, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury, seizures, or drug or alcohol addiction. This medicine may cause the following problems:Respiratory depression (severe breathing problem)Increased risk of overdose, which can lead to deathIncreased risk of seizuresLow blood pressureAdrenal gland problems This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Some medicines can affect how hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, digitalis, erythromycin, ketoconazole, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavirDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat anxiety, depression, or mental health problems (including benzodiazepine medicine), Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.