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Name and Drug Pregnancy Indications Doses Dose Regimen Side Effects ADR Drug Interaction Notes Class Category Reduce the viscosity of sputum Capsule and Suspension with other mucolytics Carbocisteine Take with or Rarely, allergic in respiratory conditions with Adults – 500 to 750 mg Gastrointestinal and cough suppressants. Mucolytics – targets (Solmux) without food, 2 to reactions (rash, excessive mucus production disturbance the mucus to make Pediatrics – 50 to 250 mg 3 times a day itching, swelling), with antihistamines, as Category B Such as chronic obstructive (Nausea, vomiting, the phlegm less Mucolytic – and 200mL/5mL (varies depending on severe dizziness, they may counteract the pulmonary disease (COPD) and diarrhea) sticky Productive Cough based on age and weight) condition difTiculty breathing. mucolytic effect. bronchitis Capsule and Suspension Adults – 1 to 2 capsules With MAOIs, SSRIs, and Symptomatic relief from (200 to 400 mg) (10 to 25 Take with or Dizziness or CYP2D6 Inhibitors. Guaifenesin congested chests which may be Expectorant – mL) every 4 hours without food, headache May result in (Robitussin) associated with common cold. stimulate bronchial Pediatrics – 1 capsule (5 to usually for seven Diarrhea (because undesirable effects With other CNS Increase the Tlow of natural Category C glands to secrete 10 mL) every 4 hours days but maximum of sorbitol – poorly such as nausea and depressants (like Expectorant – secretions along the lower more of the water duration for kids is absorbed ) vomiting alcohol, Productive Cough respiratory tract and reduce portion of the mucus Do not exceed 600 mg daily 5 days Stomach upset benzodiazepines, or sticky phlegm. Not taken below 6 years opioids) old Relief of cough, nasal Capsule congestion, and pain associated Adults – 1 capsule Typically, 1 Dextromethorphan with common colds, Tlu, and capsule every 6 Severe dizziness HBr other respiratory conditions. D HBr = 15mg hours as needed Hypertension Trouble breathing With alcohol – increase Antitussives – (Tuseran Forte) Dextromethorphan HBr – stops P HCl = 25mg for symptom relief. because of Increased blood sedative effect decreasing activity in cough Category C Paracetamol = 325mg Do not exceed 4 Dextromethorphan pressure the part of the brain Antitussive – (Dry) Phenylpropanolamine HCl – capsules in 24 Hydrobromide Severe drowsiness With MAOIs that causes coughing Cough Makes breathing easier. Pediatrics – not hours. Taken at or sedation Suppressants recommended night Paracetamol – reduces and pain reliever Reduce fever, relieve mild to Capsule and Suspension Taken every 4 to 6 With other NSAIDs Ibuprofen moderate pain and Adults (