This combination cough suppressant/antihistamine medication is used to treat a cough due to the common cold, asthma, or bronchitis.
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Tussi-12 S, Tussizone-12 Rf, Trionate, Tannate 12 S, Tannic-12 S, Tannihist-12 Rf, Ricotuss-H, Tana T-12
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c-Tanna 12
Tussi-12 S, Tussizone-12 Rf, Trionate, Tannate 12 S, Tannic-12 S, Tannihist-12 Rf, Ricotuss-H, Tana T-12
Uses
This combination cough suppressant/antihistamine medication is used to treat a cough due to the common cold, asthma, or bronchitis.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, deep sleep, seizures.
How
To Use - Take C-Tanna 12 by mouth usually twice daily as needed; or as directed by your doctor.
- Shake the bottle well before each dose.
- Unless otherwise directed, drink plenty of clear fluids when you use C-Tanna 12.
- The fluid will help to loosen phlegm/mucus in your breathing passages.
Side
Effects - Drowsiness, nausea, and dry mouth and throat may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- An allergic reaction to C-Tanna 12 is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, heart problems, thyroid problems, glaucoma (narrow angle type), prostate problems, any allergies (especially to tartrazine or aspirin).
- C-Tanna 12 may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Caution is advised when using C-Tanna 12 in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to medication side effects.
- C-Tanna 12 should not be used in newborns.
- C-Tanna 12 should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- C-Tanna 12 may pass into breast milk.
- Breast-feeding while using C-Tanna 12 is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors used within the last 2 weeks (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
- Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti- anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, topiramate), muscle relaxants, certain other antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
- Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
- Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
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