Hydrocodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Hydrocodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocodone or guaifenesin.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- asthma;
- urination problems;
- an enlarged prostate;
- a thyroid disorder;
- seizures or epilepsy;
- gallbladder disease;
- a head injury; or
- Addison's disease.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take guaifenesin and hydrocodone, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Guaifenesin and hydrocodone passes into breast milk and may be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not take guaifenesin and hydrocodone without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.