Can Tussionex Be Taken For Cough Treatment?

Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014

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Question : I took a percocet 5/325 about 4 hours ago due to extreme pain from a recent miscarriage. I have been fighting a horrible cold and coughing very bad. I cannot sleep due to it. I was recently prescribed Tussionex, is it ok to take it right now so I can get some sleep without coughing like crazy?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: You can take Tuss Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, You can defintely take Tussionex which is Hydrocodone and chorpheniramine maleate. Its a cough suppressant and will also induce good sleep. Apart from it , I would also advis following 1. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water ad 2 spoons of common table salt and gargle with it thrice a day. Do get back to me if yoionexu have any other query, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you speedy recovery. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD

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