Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, and Guaifenesin and Taclonex

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coricidin HBP Day/Night Cold

• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to thin mucus so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
• It is used to relieve coughing.
• It is used to ease pain and fever.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Taclonex contains a combination of betamethasone and calcipotriene. Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Taclonex topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of this medicine on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Taclonex topical ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.