Pronunciation: kar-bay-ta-PEN-tane/gwye-FEN-e-sin
Generic Name: Carbetapentane/Guaifenesin
Brand Name: Examples include Oratuss and Tusso-ZR
Oratuss Liquid is used for:
Relieving unproductive cough and reducing mucus in the chest due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Oratuss Liquid is a cough suppressant and expectorant combination. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex. The expectorant works by thinning mucus (phlegm) in the lungs, making it less sticky and easier to cough up. This makes coughs more productive.
Do NOT use Oratuss Liquid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Oratuss Liquid
- you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) with the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Oratuss Liquid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Oratuss Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have chronic cough due to smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or if your cough produces large amounts of mucus
- if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, prostate problems, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, or glaucoma
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oratuss Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because they may increase the risk of Oratuss Liquid's side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oratuss Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Oratuss Liquid:
Use Oratuss Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Oratuss Liquid by mouth with or without food.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Oratuss Liquid is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Oratuss Liquid and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oratuss Liquid.
Important safety information:
- Oratuss Liquid may cause drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Oratuss Liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Oratuss Liquid; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- Do not use Oratuss Liquid for a cough with a lot of mucous. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- If cough persists for more than 1 week or is accompanied by a fever, contact your health care provider. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.
- Oratuss Liquid may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Oratuss Liquid.
- Caution is advised when using Oratuss Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Oratuss Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Oratuss Liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Oratuss Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Oratuss Liquid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Oratuss side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include restlessness; seizures; severe agitation.
Proper storage of Oratuss Liquid:
Store Oratuss Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Oratuss Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Oratuss Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Oratuss Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Oratuss Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Oratuss resources
- Oratuss Side Effects (in more detail)
- Oratuss Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Oratuss Drug Interactions
- Oratuss Support Group
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