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What is Cheratussin AC?

Cheratussin AC is a brand name for the combination of guaifenesin and codeine in a syrup preparation. It is used for the temporary control of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Cough 2 0
Bronchitis 2 1 Efficacy_moderate
Acid reflux 1 1 Efficacy_major
Pneumonia 1 1 Efficacy_slight

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Reported Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
 0
Moderate
 0
Mild
 0
None
 3

Reported Dosages

  6 10mg-100mg/5mL as needed 8 mg daily 3 x 10 mg-100 mg/5 mL daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Cheratussin AC (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 2   Course of treatment ended: 67%
Doctor's advice 1   Doctor's advice: 33%

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Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Cheratussin AC

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Stopped Taking Cheratussin AC

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Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Adherence of Cheratussin AC

Always
 1 33%
Usually
 1 33%
Sometimes
 1 33%
Never
 0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Burden of Cheratussin AC

Very
 0 0%
Somewhat
 0 0%
A little
 1 33%
Not at all
 2 67%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

Cost of Cheratussin AC

$200+
 0 0%
$100-199
 0 0%
$50-99
 0 0%
$25-49
 1 33%
< $25
 2 67%

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Report created on May 26, 2012.