Tussionex Pennkinetic Alternatives Compared
| Tussionex Pennkinetic | Benzonatate | Mucinex |
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| Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) | Benzonatate | Mucinex (guaifenesin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough, Cold Symptoms. Tussionex Pennkinetic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Benzonatate relieves a dry cough; however, the capsules must be swallowed whole because the risk of a fatal overdosage is increased if the capsules are opened in any way. Prescribed for Cough... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Mucinex is an expectorant that helps thin mucus allowing it to be more easily cleared by coughing. It may also be used off-label to increase fertility in women with hostile mucus as the cause of... View more |
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| More about Tussionex Pennkinetic (chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone) | More about Benzonatate | More about Mucinex (guaifenesin) | ||||||||||||||||
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Tussionex Pennkinetic has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 102 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
Benzonatate has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 772 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 62% reported a negative effect. |
Mucinex has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 151 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone brands include: Hydrocodone GF, HyTan, TussiCaps | Tessalon, Tessalon Perles | Other guaifenesin brands include: Air Power, Allfen Jr, Altarussin, Altorant, Amibid LA, Anti-Tuss, Aquamist, Balminil Expectorant, Beechams Veno's Expectorant, Beechams Veno's for Kids Chesty Cough, Benadryl Chesty Forte, Benylin E, Bidex-400, Breonesin, Bronchoril, Buckley's Chest Congestion, Calmylin Expectorant, Diabetic Expectorant, Diabetic Tuss, Diabetic Tussin Chest Congestion, Diabetic Tussin Mucus Relief, Dristan Chesty Cough, Dristan Chesty Cough Guaiphenesin, Drituss G, Duratuss G, Family Meltus Chesty Coughs, Fenesin, Fenesin IR, Fenex-LA, G Bid, Ganidin NR, Genatuss, GG 200 NR, GG-Cen, Giltuss Children's EX Expectorant, Giltuss EX Expectorant, Glytuss, Gua-SR, Guaiatussin, Guaibid-LA, Guaifen NR, Guaifenesin LA, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Guiacough, Guiadrine G-1200, Guiatuss, Help I Have Chest Congestion, Hill's Balsam Chesty Cough, Humavent LA, Humibid, Humibid E, Humibid Pediatric, Humigen LA, Hytuss, Junior Meltus Chesty Coughs with Catarrh, Junior Meltus Colour and Sugar Free Expectorant, Lemsip Cough Chesty, Mucaplex, Mucinex Children's Chest Congestion, Mucinex for Kids, Mucinex Maximum Strength, Mucobid-LA, Organ-1 NR, Refenesen Chest Congestion Relief, Robafen, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Rompe Pecho EX, Scot-Tussin Expectorant, Siltuss DAS, Siltussin DAS, Siltussin DAS-NA, TabTussin 400, Tussin Expectorant, Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Xpect View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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30 hours |
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1 hour |
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High potential for abuse
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 643 drugs are known to interact with Tussionex Pennkinetic:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Benzonatate:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 31, 1987 |
February 10, 1958 |
July 12, 2002 |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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