What is Entex HC?
Entex HP is a mixture medicine that is used in treating cough noses, as well as stuffy nose sinus congestion, and chest congestion triggered by the common cold.cough Entex HC will not treat mucus-producing cough or coughs resulting from cigarettes, emphysema, or persistent bronchitis.Entex HC contains a narcotic cough medicine, and it could create a habit.Entex HC may also be employed for purposes that are not included in this medication guide.
Side effects of Entex HC
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, such as difficulty breathing, hives, or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue.The medicine may reduce or stop your breathing and may cause death. The person who is caring for you must seek urgent medical attention if you experience prolonged breathing, pauses in your breathing, blue lips, or if it is difficult to get up.
This medicine could trigger severe adverse effects. Take this medicine off and contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:
- Sighing, noisy breathing deep breathing, noisy breathing
- Insomnia, extreme weakness, or sleepiness;
- Tremors, extreme restlessness;
- A seizure;
- Irregular heartbeats;
- Extreme headache severe headache, blurred vision pain in your neck or in your ears;
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you've passed out;
- Extreme constipation, stomach pain, severe constipation,
- Adrenal gland disorder Adrenal gland issues: symptoms include nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, fatigue, dizziness that gets worse, or weakness.
The risk of serious side effects is more common in older people or those who are overweight or malnourished. disabled.
Common negative side effects associated with Entex HC may include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Headache;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Nausea;
- Low blood pressure.
This list does not represent all potential side effects; others could occur. For advice regarding any effects you experience, consult your healthcare provider.You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
Bromfed DM, brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine; Vicks Dayquil Cold and Flu Relief; Mucinex D; and Promethazine VC with Codeine
Cautions
A MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE can lead to addiction, overdose, or even death. Keep the medication in a location where other people can't access it.The risk of fatal side effects could be experienced if you take Entex HC with alcohol or other substances that cause drowsiness or slow breathing.
Prior to using this drug
Do not take this medicine in the event that you've used an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. A risky interaction between drugs can happen. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid, linezolid, and methylene blue injection. rasagiline and phenelzine, as well as tranylcypromine and others.This medicine is for you if you're allergic to the chemicals guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine or are suffering from:
- Narrow-angle glaucoma;
- Uncontrolled or severe hypertension that is uncontrolled or severe;
- Coronary arterial condition (clogged blood vessels) (also known as
- If you're not able to eliminate
This medication is not recognized to be used by anyone less than 18 years old.Speak to your doctor if you were ever diagnosed with:
- Asthma or any other breathing issues;
- A brain injury or pressure increase in your skull
- Diabetes;
- Thyroid disorder;
- Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disease);
- Kidney or liver disease
- Increased prostate or urinary problems;
- Stomach problems.
If you are taking hydrocodone when you're pregnant, the baby could become dependent on the substance. This can cause severe withdrawal symptoms for the infant after it is born. Babies who become dependent on the habit-forming drug could require medical care for a few weeks.Do not breastfeed. Hydrocodone can pass into breast milk and cause drowsiness, breathing issues, or even death for the nursing infant.
How do I take Entex HC?
Follow the instructions on the label of your prescription and study all the medication guides. Do not take Entex HC in larger amounts or for longer than the prescribed time. Only take this medicine until the symptoms are gone.Don't share opioids with anyone else, particularly one who has an addiction history. The misuse of opioids can lead to addiction, overdose, or even death. Place the medication in a location where other people can't access it. Offering or selling opioids is against the law.Make sure to measure the liquid medicine with care. Make use of the syringe for dosing or a dosage-measuring device (not an ordinary spoon).Contact your physician if your symptoms don't get better after seven weeks of therapy or if you are suffering from a fever, headache, cough, or itchy skin.If you are in need of an operation or medical testing, inform the doctor or surgeon prior to the time of your appointment if you have taken cough medication or cold medicine in the last couple of days.Place it in a cool, dry place far from heat, moisture, and light. Be aware of the medication you are taking. It is important to be aware if someone is taking it incorrectly or without a prescription.Don't keep any leftover medicine. A single dose could cause death if someone is using this medication in error or unintentionally. Read and carefully adhere to the directions included in this medication on how to get rid of any leftover portions.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Because this medicine is taken for emergencies, you may not be following a dose schedule. Do not miss any doses in the event that it's nearing the time for the next dose. Don't use two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek immediate medical treatment or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. A hydrocodone overdose could be fatal.The symptoms of an overdose can be extreme drowsiness or feeling weak or sluggish, as well as clammy and cold skin, breathing issues, rapid or slow heartbeats, and hallucinations. Other symptoms include confusion, hallucinations, blue lips, and slow breathing. They may also experience feeling faint or breathing that ceases.
Avoid this
Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects or even death may occur.Beware of driving or operating machinery until you are aware of the extent to which Entex HC will affect you. Drowsiness or extreme drowsiness could cause accidents or falls.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist prior to using any other cold or cough medications that contain similar components.
Interaction with other drug
Combining this medicine with other medications that slow your breathing may result in dangerous negative side effects or even death. Ask your doctor prior to taking opioids, sleeping pills, a muscle relaxer, or medication for anxiety as well as seizures.
Opioid medications may interact with other drugs, causing deadly side effects or even death. Be sure your doctor is aware if you are taking:
- Cold or allergy medications such as the bronchodilator asthma and COPD medication or a diuretic ("water pill");
- Medications to treat motion sickness and irritable bowel syndrome medicines for motion sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, and the overactive bladder;
- Other narcotic medicines, such as pain medication with opioids or prescription cough medicine
- A sedative such as Valium, diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, Klonopin, Versed, and many others
- Medications that induce sleep or slow your breathing. It could be a sleeping pill or a muscle relaxer. They are also used to treat mental illnesses.
This list is not exhaustive. Other drugs can interact with Entex HC, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. The interactions of all drugs aren't included in this list.
