Q: how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis. It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma. It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks. And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months. Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

Q: should hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if codeine pills do?

Hydrocodone: Hydromet syrup is a narcotic pain medicine with hydrocodone. It is generally considered stronger than codeine. Because they are different medications, it is hard to say what side effects you will have. I have seen patients who have nausea and emesis with Codeine and not with hydrocodone. I have also seen nausea and emesis with hydrocodone and not with codeine. Only way to know is to try it.

Q: will hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if mixed with codeine pills?

Hydromet &amp; Codeine: Hello. Hydromet cough syrup contains hydrocodone. You should not mix that with codeine pills since that is mixing two different opioids (narcotics). It is possible that mixing the two could make you sick. 5mg of hydrocodone is in hydromet. It's possible that the hydrocodone in hydromet can be" temporarily " effective for treating whatever pain condition codeine is being used to treat.

Q: is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

Both may work: Promethazine is less addictive.

Q: i took my prescribed dose of hydromet syrup 3 hrs ago, but now i'm coughing again. it says i'm only supposed to take it every 6 hrs. what should i do?

Need diagnosis....: Your cough needs to be diagnosed before it can be effectively treated. Suppressing a cough is not always the best treatment. Possible etiologies for your cough include acute bronchitis due to infection, bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of factors. All of these have entirely different treatments so see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment of your cough!

Q: i accidentally took 3 tablespoons of hydromet instead of 3 teaspoons. should i be concerned?

Not likely: This product is a cough syrup. Aside from containing a narcotic, it also has homatropine which would probably have given you some vision problems, dry mouth, etc. You should discuss the dose of 3 teaspoonfuls with your physician as well, especially if you drive or operate other machinery.

Question 1

is it safe to take hydromet for cough if i have lung disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what type of lung disease you have. Hydromet has Atropine in it which dries secretions, making them harder to expell.

Question 2

i went to my doctor last thursday with terrible cough, achy feeling and low grade fever. tested negative for flu. diagnosed with sinus infection and given hydromet syrup for cough. also given prescription for azithromycin if it got worse. got that filled

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: Sinus infections can sometimes be challenging to get better.  Here are some suggestions.  Take the prescribed medicines you outlined.  If you are still having symptoms after completing the antibiotics, contact your doctor as you may need additional medicine.  Other things you can do including saline rinses, humidifier, nasal decongestants, nasal steroids among others.  Saline rinses are effective.

Question 3

i accidentally took 1 tablespoon of  hydromet  cough syrup rather then 1 teaspoon.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: May be a bit drowsy.  Wouldn't operate any heavy machines.  Or drive.  But should be out of system in a few hours

Question 4

can i take delsym (dextromethorphan) 12 hour cough syrup during the day, and then my prescribed hydromet cough syrup at night? i want to make sure this is fine to do.

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis...: Suppressing a cough is not always the correct treatment. Your cough needs to be diagnosed before it can be properly treated. Possible etiologies for your cough include acute bronchitis, bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of factors. See your doctor so your cough can be diagnosed and treated. If you smoke, you need to quit asap!

Question 5

how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Accepted Answer

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis.  It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma.  It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks.  And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months.  Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

Question 6

should hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if codeine pills do?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: Hydromet syrup is a narcotic pain medicine with hydrocodone.  It is generally considered stronger than codeine.  Because they are different medications, it is hard to say what side effects you will have.  I have seen patients who have nausea and emesis with Codeine and not with hydrocodone.  I have also seen nausea and emesis with hydrocodone and not with codeine.  Only way to know is to try it.

Question 7

will hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if mixed with codeine pills?

Accepted Answer

Hydromet &amp; Codeine: Hello. Hydromet cough syrup contains hydrocodone. You should not mix that with codeine pills since that is mixing two different opioids (narcotics).  It is possible that mixing the two could make you sick. 5mg of hydrocodone is in hydromet. It's possible that the hydrocodone in hydromet can be" temporarily " effective for treating whatever pain condition codeine is being used to treat.

Question 8

is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

Accepted Answer

Both may work: Promethazine is less addictive.

Question 9

i took my prescribed dose of hydromet syrup 3 hrs ago, but now i'm coughing again. it says i'm only supposed to take it every 6 hrs. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis....: Your cough needs to be diagnosed before it can be effectively treated. Suppressing a cough is not always the best treatment. Possible etiologies for your cough include acute bronchitis due to infection, bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of factors. All of these have entirely different treatments so see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment of your cough!

Question 10

i accidentally took 3 tablespoons of hydromet instead of 3 teaspoons. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This product is a cough syrup. Aside from containing a narcotic, it also has homatropine which would probably have given you some vision problems, dry mouth, etc. You should discuss the dose of 3 teaspoonfuls with your physician as well, especially if you drive or operate other machinery.

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Is it safe to take hydromet for cough if i have lung disease?

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I went to my doctor last thursday with terrible cough, achy feeling and low grade fever. tested negative for flu. diagnosed with sinus infection and given hydromet syrup for cough. also given prescription for azithromycin if it got worse. got that filled

A member asked:

I accidentally took 1 tablespoon of hydromet cough syrup rather then 1 teaspoon. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Can i take delsym (dextromethorphan) 12 hour cough syrup during the day, and then my prescribed hydromet cough syrup at night? i want to make sure this is fine to do.

A member asked:

How long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

A member asked:

Should hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if codeine pills do?

A member asked:

Will hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if mixed with codeine pills?

A member asked:

Is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

A member asked:

I took my prescribed dose of hydromet syrup 3 hrs ago, but now i'm coughing again. it says i'm only supposed to take it every 6 hrs. what should i do?

A member asked:

I accidentally took 3 tablespoons of hydromet instead of 3 teaspoons. should i be concerned?

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