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Anti-tussives / Expectorants:
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Benzonatate
( Tessalon ®)
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Use - Symptomatic relief of
nonproductive cough Mechanism of Action - Tetracaine congener with antitussive properties; suppresses cough by topical anesthetic action on the respiratory stretch receptors Dosage Children >10 years and Adults: Oral: 100 mg 3 times/day or every 4 hours up to 600 mg/day Supplied Capsule: 100 mg Tessalon®: 100 mg, 200 mg |
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guaifenesin ( Robitussin ®)
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| Use- Help loosen phlegm and thin
bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Mechanism of Action - Thought to act as an expectorant by irritating the gastric mucosa and stimulating respiratory tract secretions, thereby increasing respiratory fluid volumes and decreasing mucus viscosity Children >12 years and Adults: Suspension: (guaifenesin 100 mg/5 ml): 200-400 mg (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) orally every 4 hours as needed. Maximum of 24 teaspoonfuls per day. Humabid LA (600mg tabs): 1-2 tabs every 12 hours. Maximum 4 tabs/day. Regular release- (200 mg tabs): Adults and children 12 years of age and older: One to 2 tablets (200 mg to 400 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 2400 mg (12 tablets) in 24 hours. |
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Robitussin AC ®
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Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2
teaspoonfuls every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour
period. Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period. Supplied: Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg, Codeine Phosphate 10 mg. |
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Robitussin DM ®
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Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 teaspoonfuls
orally every 4 hours, up to a maximum of 6 doses each 24 hours. (Maximum
12 teaspoonfuls /day). Supplied: Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg. |
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Robitussin CF ®
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Adult dose: 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hrs. Do not take
more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Supplied: Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg, Pseudoephedrine hcl 30 mg, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg. |
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Robitussin PE ®
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Adult dose (and children 12 years and over): 2
teaspoonfuls every 4 hrs. Do Not Exceed 4 Doses in any 24-Hour Period.
Supplied: Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg, Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg. |
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