What is Malotuss?
Geri-Malotuss Expectorant is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or chronic bronchitis.
Geri-Malotuss Expectorant helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
There are many brands and forms of Malotuss available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Geri-Malotuss Expectorant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Malotuss indications
Malotuss and hydrocodone is used to treat cough and reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or allergies.
How should I use Malotuss?
Use Malotuss sustained-release tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Malotuss sustained-release tablets by mouth with or without food.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Malotuss sustained-release tablets is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Swallow Malotuss sustained-release tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of Malotuss sustained-release tablets and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Malotuss sustained-release tablets.
Uses of Malotuss in details
Malotuss is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Malotuss is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier.
If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you.
Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.
These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold. To decrease the risk for side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).
How to use 2/G
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Malotuss may have a bitter taste. Do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
For powder packets, empty the entire contents of the packet onto the tongue and swallow. To prevent a bitter taste, do not chew.
Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not take more than 6 doses in a day. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Fluids will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
Tell your doctor if your cough is accompanied by fever, severe sore throat, rash, persistent headache, or if it persists, returns, or worsens after 7 days. These may be signs of a serious medical problem. Seek immediate medical attention if you think you may have a serious medical problem.
Malotuss description
A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of morphine. It also has a depressant action on the cough center and may be given to control intractable cough associated with terminal lung cancer. Malotuss is also used as part of the treatment of dependence on opioid drugs, although prolonged use of methadone itself may result in dependence. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
Malotuss dosage
Malotuss Dosage
Generic name: Malotuss 600mg
Dosage form: tablet, extended release
See also:
- Malotuss Maximum Strength tablet, extended release
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- do not crush, chew, or break tablet
- take with a full glass of water
- this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
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Related treatment guides
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Malotuss interactions
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What other drugs will affect Malotuss?
The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.
Malotuss is available in both prescription and nonprescription products. Check the labels of all your medications to make sure you are not taking more than one product containing Malotuss.
This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (such as urine levels of certain acids). Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Keep a list of all the products you use. Share the list with your doctor and pharmacist to reduce your risk for serious medication problems.
Malotuss side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Malotuss?
Applies to Malotuss: oral liquid, oral packet, oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, Malotuss (the active ingredient contained in Malotuss) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of Malotuss may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common or rare
- Diarrhea
- dizziness
- headache
- hives
- nausea or vomiting
- skin rash
- stomach pain
Managing side effects (general information)
Malotuss contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Malotuss?
Malotuss is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to methadone hydrochloride or any other ingredient in DOLOPHINE.
Malotuss is contraindicated in any situation where opioids are contraindicated such as: patients with respiratory depression (in the absence of resuscitative equipment or in unmonitored settings), and in patients with acute bronchial asthma or hypercarbia.
Malotuss is contraindicated in any patient who has or is suspected of having a paralytic ileus.
Active ingredient matches for Malotuss:
List of Malotuss substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Mallotuss | |
| Mastussin | |
| Med-Lemon Cough Syrup (South Africa) | |
| Syrup; Oral; Guaifenesin (Group) | |
| Medexpecto Vicks (Czech Republic) | |
| Medi-Tuss (United States) | |
| Metoxinan (Colombia) | |
| Micora (Taiwan) | |
| Micora | |
| Mintosyl | |
| Miocaina | |
| Miocurin | |
| Miorelax | |
| Monafed (United States) | |
| Mucaplex | |
| Mucaplex tablet 200 mg/1 (Enzymatic Therapy, LLC (US)) | |
| Mucaryl-Ax EXP (India) | |
| Mucaryl-Ax EXP Ambroxol 15 mg, terbutaline1.25 mg, guaifenesin 50 mg, ammonium chloride 100 mg, menthol 1.14 mg/5 mL. SYR / 100ml (Glenmark (Integrace)) | $ 0.67 |
| MUCARYL-AX EXP syr 100ml (Glenmark (Integrace)) | $ 0.67 |
| Mucinex | |
| Tablet, Extended Release; Oral; Guaifenesin 600 mg (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Tablet, Extended Release; Oral; Guaifenesin 1.2 g (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Mucinex 600 mg x 40's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Mucinex 600 mg x 6's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 46.90 |
| Mucinex 600 mg x 20's (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 95.90 |
| MUCINEX 600 MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 1.81 |
| MUCINEX EXPECTORANT 1 bottle / 100 ML expectorant each (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.69 |
| Mucinex extended-release tab 600 mg 20's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Mucinex tablet, extended release 600 mg/1 (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Mucinex 600mg Tablet (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.18 |
| Mucinex Expectorant (Reckitt Benckiser) | $ 0.01 |
| Mucinex Chest Congestion Child | |
| Mucinex Children's | |
| Mucinex Children's Chest Congestion | |
| Mucinex Children's Granules | |
| Mucinex Junior Strength | |
| Mucinex Junior Strength Granules | |
| Mucinex Sustained-Release Tablets | |
| Mucinex 美清痰 (Hongkong) | |
| Mucinex extentab 600 mg 20's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Mucinex extentab 600 mg 6's (Reckitt Benckiser) | |
| Muco-Fen | |
| Muco-Fen 1200 | |
| Muco-Fen 800 | |
| Muco-Fen LA | |
| Muco-Fen-LA (United States) | |
| Mucobid-LA | |
| Mucosa | |
| Mucosa tablet 400 mg/1 (Time Cap Laboratories,Inc (US)) | |
See 867 substitutes for Malotuss | |
References
- DailyMed. "GUAIFENESIN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "guaifenesin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Guaifenesin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00874 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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