An authorized generic of Tussionex was sold before, but it isn’t sold now. Ask your pharmacist whether a regular generic (chlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex) is available.
Source: FDA, updated October 30, 2026
How to pay the least
Ask for the cash price
Generic chlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex
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- Ask your pharmacy for the cash price of generic chlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex.Find pharmacies near you
- Ask one or two other pharmacies too. Cash prices for the same generic can differ a lot from store to store.
A regular generic has the same active ingredient as Tussionex, and the FDA requires it to work the same way.
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Brand nameTussionex
Authorized genericchlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex
Regular genericchlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex
What you’d pay
Not soldNo longer sold
Not soldNo longer sold
Cash priceAsk the pharmacy
Same as Tussionex?
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Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ
Details for each option
Details for
Brand nameNot sold
Tussionex itself isn’t sold as a prescription anymore. Its generic versions, if any, are in the other tabs.
Authorized genericNot sold now
Regular genericAsk the pharmacy
Generic chlorpheniramine polistirex and hydrocodone polistirex is sold. Ask the pharmacy for its cash price. With insurance, ask what your plan charges.
What it’s used for
What the FDA label says
TUSSIONEX Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is indicated for relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or a cold in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
Source: the FDA label for Tussionex (Unither Manufacturing LLC), January 20, 2017. Full label on DailyMed
Prices change: confirm with the pharmacy before you fill. drugalt.com/drug/tussionex/