and mock Medications for Cough Other names: Chronic Cough; Cough, chronic Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or material. See also: sub-topics Medications to treat Cough The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - narcotic analgesics (4) - miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics (19) - laxatives (1) - antihistamines (20) - antitussives (26) - expectorants (25) - upper respiratory combinations (141) - narcotic analgesic combinations (22) - anticholinergic antiemetics (19) - anticholinergic antiparkinson agents (19) - tricyclic antidepressants (1) - gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs (1) - antithyroid agents (5) - topical rubefacient (10) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity benzonatate Rx C N 291 reviews 5.0 Generic name: benzonatate systemic Brand names: Tessalon Perles, Tessalon, Zonatuss Drug class: antitussives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Cheratussin AC Rx/OTC C M X 29 reviews 5.0 Generic name: codeine / guaifenesin systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Benadryl Rx/OTC B N X 2 reviews 9.0 Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , antihistamines , anticholinergic antiemetics , anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Tussionex Pennkinetic Rx C 2 X 75 reviews 9.0 Generic name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Mucinex Rx/OTC C N 29 reviews 6.0 Generic name: guaifenesin systemic Drug class: expectorants For consumers: dosage , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Tessalon Perles Rx C N 61 reviews 6.0 Generic name: benzonatate systemic Drug class: antitussives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Hycodan Rx C 2 X 29 reviews 8.0 Generic name: homatropine / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Promethazine DM Rx C N X 7 reviews 6.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan / promethazine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM Rx/OTC C N X 2 reviews 9.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Mucinex DM Rx/OTC C N X 5 reviews 6.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information guaifenesin Rx/OTC C N 52 reviews 6.0 Generic name: guaifenesin systemic Brand names: Mucinex, Guiatuss, Robitussin Chest Congestion, Altarussin, Amibid LA, Balminil Expectorant, Benylin E, Bidex-400, Drituss G, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Hytuss, Mucinex for Kids, Mucinex Maximum Strength, Organidin NR, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Scot-Tussin Expectorant, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect Drug class: expectorants For consumers: dosage , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Tessalon Rx C N 20 reviews 7.0 Generic name: benzonatate systemic Drug class: antitussives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Delsym Rx/OTC C N X 110 reviews 3.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan systemic Drug class: antitussives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Dilaudid Rx C 2 X 1 review 9.0 Generic name: hydromorphone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Hydromet Rx C 2 X 28 reviews 8.0 Generic name: homatropine / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information codeine / guaifenesin Rx/OTC C M X 58 reviews 6.0 Generic name: codeine / guaifenesin systemic Brand names: Cheratussin AC, Guaiatussin AC, Iophen-C NR, Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Codar GF, Dex-Tuss, Duraganidin NR, ExeClear-C, Guaifenesin AC, M-Clear, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Relcof C, Robafen AC, Virtussin A / C Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information codeine / promethazine Rx C 5 X 47 reviews 7.0 Generic name: codeine / promethazine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information dextromethorphan Rx/OTC C N X 181 reviews 4.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan systemic Brand names: Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Benylin DM, Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting, Babee Cof, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, DexAlone, ElixSure Cough, Hold, PediaCare Children's Long-Acting Cough, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Scot-Tussin Diabetes, Silphen DM, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, Vicks Dayquil Cough, Vicks Formula 44 Drug class: antitussives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph homatropine / hydrocodone Rx C 2 X 84 reviews 8.0 Generic name: homatropine / hydrocodone systemic Brand names: Hycodan, Hydromet, Tussigon Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information diphenhydramine Rx/OTC B N X 3 reviews 5.0 Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Brand names: Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Allermax, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Complete Allergy Relief, Dicopanol, Diphedryl, Diphenhist, Dytuss, PediaCare Children's Allergy, Q-Dryl, Quenalin, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vicks QlearQuil Nighttime Allergy Relief Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , antihistamines , anticholinergic antiemetics , anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Guaiatussin AC Rx/OTC C M X 1 review Rate Generic name: codeine / guaifenesin systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Lortab Rx C 2 X 3 reviews 7.0 Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Rx/OTC C N X 9 reviews 7.0 Generic name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic Brand names: Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Mucinex DM, Tussin DM, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength, Aquatab DM, Bidex-A, Biocotron, Biospec DMX, Broncotron, Cheracol-D, Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM, Fenesin DM IR, Guaifenex DM, Guiadrine DX, HT Tuss DM, Humibid CS, Pecgen DMX, Phanatuss, Phlemex, Q-Tussin DM, Safetussin DM, Tusnel Diabetic, Tussin DM Clear, Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Vicks Pediatric Formula 44e Cough & Chest Congestion Relief, Zyncof Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Vicodin ES Rx C 2 X 3 reviews 8.0 Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Tylenol with Codeine #3 Rx C M X 6 reviews 7.0 Generic name: acetaminophen / codeine systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next Topics under Cough Cough and Nasal Congestion (321 drugs) Alternative treatments for Cough The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Cough. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Cough. Barberry Eyebright Fennel Licorice Learn more about Cough Drugs.com Health Center Acute Bronchitis in Adults Mayo Clinic Reference Chronic cough Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} More Information Mayo Clinic 1 related article Latest FDA Approvals for Cough Tuxarin ER Tuzistra XR Vituz Codeprex Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the cough support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } common
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