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What is Carbetapentane; Guaifenesin oral solution?

CARBETAPENTANE; GUAIFENESIN (Oratuss™) is used to decrease coughs and break up mucus in the lungs caused by colds or throat irritation. Carbetapentane helps to stop cough. Guaifenesin helps break up mucus in the lungs. This product is not intended to treat chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, heart failure, or problems in which there is a large amount of mucus.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• asthma or other lung disease
• chronic bronchitis
• emphysema
• heart failure
• liver disease
• seizures
• stomach or intestinal problems
• an unusual reaction to carbetapentane, guaifenesin, or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should this medicine be used?

Take the liquid by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. May take with food, water, or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than prescribed. Drink plenty of water after taking your dose.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What drug(s) may interact with Carbetapentane; Guaifenesin?

• alcohol
• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
• furazolidone
• linezolid
• medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
• medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as diazepam or temazepam
• medicines for dizziness or motion sickness
• medicines for hay fever and other allergies
• medicines for mental depression
• medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
• medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
• medicines for seizures
• muscle relaxers
• prescription pain medicines
• procarbazine

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking Carbetapentane; Guaifenesin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 1 or 2 days.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how carbetapentane and guaifenesin affects you. Alcohol can increase the risk of getting drowsy, dizzy or confused. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Drink plenty of water while taking carbetapentane and guaifenesin products. This will help loosen mucus.

What side effects may I notice from receiving Carbetapentane; Guaifenesin?

Severe side effects from carbetapentane and guaifenesin are usually only seen in patients who have taken very high doses. Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• severe allergic reaction (i.e. difficulty breathing, wheezing)
• fever or infection
• kidney stone
• seizures (convulsions)
Infants may get the following side effects:
• temporarily stop breathing (apnea)
• loss of muscle tone
• seizures

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
rare or uncommon:
• drowsiness, dizziness
• headache
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• rash
• stomach upset

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at controlled room temperature 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F); do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat and light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.