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Dexalone (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Dexalone (Oral)

Dexalone (Oral) Medication Classification

ANTITUSSIVES (By mouth)

Dexalone (Oral) Brandname

Delsym, Benylin Pediatric Formula, Miltuss, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Babee Cof Syrup, Robitussin Pediatric Cough, St. Joseph, ElixSure Cough Children's, Creomulsion Cough, Father John's Medicine, Silphen DM, Creomulsion For Children, Tessalon Perles,

Dexalone (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Treats dry coughs caused by colds, flu, and lung infections.

When To Not Use Dexalone (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to an antitussive (cough suppressants), or if you are also using an MAO inhibitor such as Nardil®, Parnate®, Eldepryl®, or Marplan® or you have used one within the past 2 weeks.

How Should You Use Dexalone (Oral)

Liquid, Lozenge, Liquid Filled Capsule, Capsule, Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid before using it.
  • Swallow the liquid-filled capsule whole, such as Tessalon Perles® or Tessalon Capsules®. Do not chew, break, or suck on the liquid-filled capsule.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Proper Dexalone (Oral) Storage

Store Dexalone (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Dexalone (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Dexalone (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking sleeping pills, sedatives, cold and allergy medicines, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, or pain pills before you take this medicine.

Dexalone (Oral) Warnings

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have ever had asthma, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, seizure disorders, an overactive thyroid, chronic bronchitis, or a liver disease before you take this medicine.
  • Call your doctor if your cough does not improve or last longer than 7 days.
  • Call your doctor if your cough gets worse, if you cough up yellow mucus, or if you have a fever, rash, sore throat, vomiting, or continuing headache with the cough.

Dexalone (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Slowed or difficulty breathing
  • Severe drowsiness
  • Rash or itching
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Drowsiness, dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Upset stomach
  • Nervousness or restlessness

Dexalone (Oral) Ratings

Overall Rating:

3.5***~

 

(based on 5 reviews)

Effectiveness:

***

Ease of Use:

****~

Overall Satisfaction:

***

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Dexalone (Oral)
4.5

Effectiveness: ***

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: *****

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Dexalone (Oral)
3.5

Effectiveness: ***

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: ***

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EDWIN, USA - 01/17/2010

The pill has done a considerable job in helping me with my cough, yet, the cough is still there, it is still aggravating, and does not want to leave.

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Dexalone (Oral)
2.0

Effectiveness: *

Ease of Use: ****

Overall Satisfaction: *

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bilal, Upstate, ny - 02/14/2010

When I began taking Tessalon, I wasn't sure if things would get better, but I was nearly certain that things would not get worse. Boy, was I wrong. A little less than a year ago, I had a severe case of laryngitis. This eventually turned into a brutal cough that refused to go away. I tried many antibiotics and medications to cure the cough, but nothing worked. I eventually came across Tessalon Perles, which was supposed to be fantastic. Whoever made that judgment must have been smoking something illegal. Ever since taking Tessalon Perles, my cough has gotten worse, NOT better. If you are considering taking this medication, be prepared for this to be a possible result. The worst part for me is that I have a job where I am constantly on the phone and making presentations to large groups of people. I need my voice in order to pay the bills, but when it gets to the point where I coughing so bad that I'm vomiting, I have to begin to consider a career change. Wouldn't that be something? A career change due to a medication that was supposed to help.

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