Aclovate and Hydron PCS

• Generic Name: alclometasone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream / ointment
• Other Brand Names: Aclovate

Alclometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Aclovate (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Aclovate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hydron PCS, Zutripro, Notuss, M-End, Hexatussin, Hyphed, Tussin-V, Q-V Tussin, Tussend, Histinex PV, A-G Tussin, KG-Tussin, P-V-Tussin Syrup, Hydrotuss HC, Hydrocof-HC, Cordron-HC, Pediatex HC, Cordron-HC NR, Atuss HD, Atuss HS, Notuss-Forte, Detuss, JayCof-HC, Welltuss HC

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Hydron PCS is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Hydron PCS may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.