Hydrocod Poli-Chlorphe Poli Er Coupons & Prices

Looking for a hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine ER coupon? This extended-release oral suspension is the generic version of Tussionex Pennkinetic, a prescription cough medicine that combines the opioid antitussive hydrocodone with the antihistamine chlorpheniramine for up to 12 hours of relief. It is FDA-approved only for adults 18 years of age and older. The generic is widely available, but the cash price can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you. Rx.com compares prices across 60,000+ pharmacies so you can find the lowest cost without insurance on this Schedule II medication.

What is hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine ER suspension and how does it work?

Hydrocodone polistirex / chlorpheniramine polistirex extended-release oral suspension is a prescription combination cough medicine. It is the generic form of the discontinued brand Tussionex Pennkinetic. It pairs two active ingredients: hydrocodone, an opioid that quiets the cough reflex, and chlorpheniramine, a first-generation antihistamine that helps with the runny nose, sneezing, and other upper respiratory symptoms of an allergy or cold. Each 5 mL contains hydrocodone polistirex equal to 10 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and chlorpheniramine polistirex equal to 8 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate.

The "extended-release" polistirex technology releases the medicine slowly, so a single dose can provide up to 12 hours of relief. It is FDA-approved to relieve cough and upper respiratory symptoms tied to an allergy or a cold in adults 18 years of age and older. It is not indicated for anyone under 18. In January 2018 the FDA restricted all prescription hydrocodone-containing cough medicines to adults because the risks in children and teens outweighed the benefits. It is for oral use only.

What does it cost without insurance, and can a coupon help?

Because a generic is available, hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine ER is generally an affordable medicine, but the cash price still varies widely from pharmacy to pharmacy, even in the same town. That is exactly why comparing matters. A discount price at one pharmacy can be very different from another, and the pharmacy with the best price is not always the one closest to you.

Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can spot the lowest cash price and bring a free coupon with you. There is no manufacturer savings card for this generic. To see what you would actually pay near you today, enter your ZIP above. Keep in mind this is a controlled substance, so your prescriber and pharmacy handle it under stricter rules than an everyday medication.

Related and alternative cough medicines

Hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine ER is the generic equivalent of the brand Tussionex Pennkinetic. Depending on your symptoms and your provider's judgment, other prescription cough treatments may be considered, such as promethazine-codeine or codeine-guaifenesin. For a non-opioid, non-narcotic cough option, benzonatate is sometimes prescribed. A related pain medicine that also contains hydrocodone is hydrocodone-acetaminophen, though it is used for pain, not cough.

Only your prescriber can decide which option is right for you. This information is not medical advice. If you want to compare prices on any of these, you can look each one up and check today's price at pharmacies near you.

Important safety information

This medicine carries FDA boxed warnings. As an opioid, it has a risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse that can lead to overdose and death, and it can cause life-threatening slowed breathing (respiratory depression). It is not indicated for anyone under 18 years of age, and it is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age because of the risk of fatal breathing problems. Using it together with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause deep sedation, slowed breathing, coma, and death. Prolonged use during pregnancy can cause withdrawal in the newborn, and it is best avoided in pregnancy. It can also interact with certain other drugs (CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers).

It causes marked drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. It contains a Schedule II opioid with high abuse potential, and accidental swallowing, especially by a child, can be fatal, so store it safely out of reach. This is a summary and not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your health history and any other medicines you take before starting this medication.