What is Tusnel for?
Tusnel is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Tusnel will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Tusnel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Is Tusnel over-the-counter?
How to use Tusnel-A Liquid. See also Warning section. If you are using the over-the-counter product, read and follow all directions on the product package before taking this medication. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as directed by your doctor.
What is Tusnel ex?
TUSNEL-EX Information. GUAIFENESIN (gwye FEN e sin) is an expectorant. It helps to thin mucous and make coughs more productive. This medicine is used to treat coughs caused by colds or the flu. It is not intended to treat chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, or heart failure.
How much guaifenesin can a child take?
Children four to five years of age may take 50 to 100 mg. of regular guaifenesin every four hours for a maximum daily dose of 600 mg. Children six to 11 years of age may take 100 to 200 mg. of regular guaifenesin every four hours for a maximum daily dose of 1.2 grams.
Can I give my 2 year old guaifenesin?
Also, guaifenesin should not be given to children and infants younger than 2 years of age unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age.
What is tusnel used to treat?
Tusnel is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
What are the side effects of tusnel cream?
Tusnel side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Is tusnel safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether Tusnel will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant. This medicine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What is the difference between pseudoephedrine and tusnel?
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Tusnel is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.