Tussionex™ (Respiratory Disease)

 Tussionex™, Pennkinetic™

Tussionex™ (hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex) (CIII) Extended-Release Suspension combines hydrocodone (a centrally-acting narcotic antitussive and analgesic with multiple actions similar to those of codeine) and chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative activity).

It is approved in the USA for relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or cold in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

As with all narcotics, Tussionex™ can produce dose-related respiratory depression.