Guaifenesin-Hydrocodone
Lortuss Ex is a brand-name combination cold and cough medication typically used to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory conditions such as the common cold, allergies, or sinusitis. It typically combines a cough suppressant, expectorant, and decongestant to address multiple symptoms. As this is a brand-name medication, its specific formulation may vary by manufacturer and region.
Lortuss Ex is a combination cough and cold medication that temporarily relieves congestion, coughing, and related respiratory symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1147705
- Generic
- Lortuss Ex
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Used for temporary relief of cough, chest congestion, nasal congestion, and sinus congestion associated with the common cold, allergies, or upper respiratory infections.
Typically combines a cough suppressant (such as dextromethorphan) to reduce coughing, an expectorant (such as guaifenesin) to thin mucus and loosen congestion, and a decongestant (such as phenylephrine) to reduce nasal swelling and congestion.
Available by prescription only in some formulations. Should not be used in children under certain ages. May interact with other medications including MAO inhibitors and sedatives. Patients with hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disorders, or diabetes should consult a healthcare provider before use. Do not exceed recommended dosing.
Official drug label
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